Bank Account Unlocking Delay

Summary

A wildcard exemption order in Illinois can protect certain assets from creditors. If your bank account remains locked despite such an order, ensure the bank has received and correctly processed the order. Follow up with the branch manager and legal department, and provide any court-approved motions for contempt. If the issue persists, consider seeking legal assistance. Free legal aid options in Illinois include the Legal Assistance Foundation, Illinois Legal Aid Online, and the Illinois State Bar Association.

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Bank will not unlock my bank account after wild card exemption order
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To help you better, could you provide more details about the wild card exemption order you mentioned? For example, when was the order issued and have you communicated with your bank since then?
It was approved immediately by the judge
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Illinois, a wildcard exemption can protect a certain amount of personal property or assets from creditors. Could you please provide more details about why the bank is not unlocking your account despite the order? This will help me provide more specific information.
I don't know. It is a notarized order by a judge.
Hi ****,
Thank you for the information. It seems you have a notarized wildcard exemption order from a judge, but the bank is not unlocking your account. You might want to:
- Confirm the bank received the order.
- Ensure the order is correctly addressed to the bank.
- Contact the bank's legal department for clarification.
Have you contacted the bank's legal department already?
My branch manager sent it for approval. The order states "immediately" but it has been a week.
Hi ****,
I understand your frustration. Since the order states "immediately" and it has been a week, you might want to:
- Follow up with the branch manager about the status.
- Request a timeline for when the account will be unlocked.
- Consider contacting an attorney for further assistance if the bank does not comply soon.
Do you need assistance with finding local legal aid services in Illinois?
I filed a motion for contempt and it was approved.
Hi ****,
Since your motion for contempt was approved, you may have a stronger position to compel the bank to act. Here are some steps you can take:
- Provide the bank with the court's approval of the motion for contempt.
- Follow up with the branch manager and legal department with this new information.
- If the bank still does not comply, consider seeking further legal assistance.
Would you like help finding local legal aid services in Illinois?
Free legal assistance
Hi ****,
Here are some steps you can take to seek free legal assistance in Illinois:
- Contact the Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF) at (*) *-*.
- Visit Illinois Legal Aid Online at www.illinoislegalaid.org.
- Reach out to the Illinois State Bar Association for pro bono services.
Would you like more information on any of these options?
yes
Hi ****,
Here is more information on the options for free legal assistance in Illinois:

Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF)


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.lafchicago.org

Illinois Legal Aid Online


Website: www.illinoislegalaid.org

Illinois State Bar Association


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.isba.org

Would you like assistance with contacting any of these organizations?
no. thank you for your help
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
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