How do we find our fathers retirement,stocks, bonds and any other savings and the amount if any

Check his mail. What brokerage firms or investment companies were sending statements. Some will send monthly others quarterly. Then contact the...

Where do a financial service company get a package to operate in lending in the state of North Carolina

Perhaps contact the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks.

Is there a statute of limitations on small claims

For a contract matter in Florida, section 95.11(2)(b), 5 years for written contracts and 95.11(3)(k) 4 years for verbal contracts.

The arbitrator was negative, the commission reversed that decision. Is it likely the court will reverse the commission decision

Absolutely meet and consult with an attorney immediately to know your rights. Often times to appeal have statutory deadlines so you'll need to act...

Can a business make you to provide financial info months prior to services

Yes they can and does not sound out of the ordinary. There are other providers, I'm sure, whose financial background requirements may differ. If...

Such thing as business attorney who works on settlement outcome?

Some may work on a contingency fee arrangement and most others will involve some upfront and/or hourly fee arrangement. Like my colleague said...

My last financial advisor recommended the purchase of the oil and gas investment.

You called him a "financial advisor" was he previously employed with the brokerage firm (broker-dealer)? If so, you may have a claim to sue the...

What documents do I need to access (withdraw) money from my deceased husband's stock account?

The brokerage firm will most likely require letters testamentary or other document that appoints you the personal representative of your husband's...

You have probably two routes given my experience as a chief compliance officer of 10 years for 2 broker-dealers. One would be to contact the...

What if the respondent in an arbitration dispute fails to file counterclaims within an arbitration?

It will depend on the pre-dispute arbitration clause and the rules of the arbitration forum or the state's arbitration statute. In your example it...