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Handling a bounced check deposited in trust

How can I handle a check received from a client that is returned for insufficient funds after being deposited in trust?

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Feature available for all editions of the software.

Before you begin: Please note that permissions to your access profile may be required to perform the following steps. We invite you to validate your access with your software administrator.


Step 1: Go to the relevant matter and click on the "Matter finances" tab.

Step 2: Select the option "Trust withdrawal" under the Trust group.

Step 3: Be sure to select the Trust account in which the bounced check was deposited.

Step 4: Indicate the date on which the check was returned for insufficient funds.

Step 5: Select the client as the recipient of the trust withdrawal.

Step 6: Enter the amount of the bounced check in the Fee withdrawal or Settlement withdrawal field, depending on where the bounced check was deposited.

Step 7: Select the payment mode.

Step 8: Use the "Comments" section to leave an explanatory note.

Step 9: Click on the green check mark to accept the transaction.


Result:

The client's bounced check that had been deposited in trust is cancelled.

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