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What if a bank allowed improper access to trust accounts? | NC
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Q: What can I do if a financial institution improperly allowed access to accounts connected to a trust? A: Start by separating two issues — who had legal authority over the trust account, and what the financial institution knew when it allowed access. Under North Carolina law, a financial institution may often rely on a trustee’s apparent authority. A claim against the institution is usually…