<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">Wow, it's been awhile since this has popped up. Isn't it infuriating when a financial institution thinks its contract trumps the law. Several people (including myself when a financial institution claimed the POA had to name them specifically and not generally as part of powers over finances) have encountered this issue. The initial step is to write a strongly worded letter stating you will bring a TEDRA, seek all legal fees and any other financial claims, and that you are certain you will win. This generally gets the issue to the legal department and your issue gets resolved. Otherwise, <span style="background-color:transparent"> if time is of the essence, you may have to do a motion to issue updated letters showing an issue date as of June/July ____ 2026.</span></div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:large">I suspect you will get multiple responses and some folks may even share their letter. I unfortunately don't have access to mine.</div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Diane Kiepe</span></div><div><font color="#38761d" face="georgia, serif" size="4">Kiepe Estate and Probate, PLLC<br></font><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d"><a href="mailto:diane@kiepelaw.com" target="_blank">diane@kiepelaw.com</a></font></div><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d">200 N. Mullan Rd., Suite 203</font></div><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif" color="#38761d">Spokane Valley, WA 99206</font></div></div><div><span style="color:rgb(56,118,29);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">509-280-6414</span></div><div><div><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">Confidentiality</span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px"> Notice: This page and any accompanying documents contain information that is </span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">confidential</span><span style="color:rgb(105,105,105);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:10px">, privileged, or exempt from disclosure under applicable law and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. This information is private and protected by law. 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I have ordered both new certified copy and an exemplified copy and Merrill is still rejecting it since the original date on the Letters is more than 60 days and the certified language does not say they are still in "full force and effect".</div><div><br></div><div>I have not had this happen with any other financial agency and am at a loss for what to do at this point. Perhaps I should petition the court for an order stating the letters are in full force and effect- which seems like a complete waste of time and money. </div><div><br></div><div>Has anyone else run into this issue and prevailed? </div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif"><br></span></div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif"><div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif">Sincerely,</span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif"><img width="420" height="210"><br></span></div></span><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif"><div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif"><br></span></div></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> </span>📦<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> </span><strong style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">WE HAVE MOVED!</strong><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> </span><b style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font color="#ff0000">Our new office address is: 14973 Interurban Ave S, Suite 200, Tukwila, WA 98168</font></b><div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif">PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: </span><span style="color:rgb(68,84,106);font-size:10pt;font-family:Garamond,serif">This email (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain privileged or confidential information. 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