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Dan
Moab, UT
Age: 46
Nov 26, 2011
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Utilities
Can anyone share which states and utility companies provide the greatest privacy? My friend put the name of his vehicle in a trust in PA, no papers no documents, just had to write the name on the title and pay the fee. Is this a good way to go? JJ-can you make an e book with a guide on buying a home with privacy in mind?
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Utility companies vary from city to city.The trust seems to have worked in the case you mention. HTBI already covers that.
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| 8610. |
Mike
Modesto, CA
Age: 40
Nov 25, 2011
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Turks & Caicos Islands
Any plans to offer something like the papers for the Turks & Caicos Islands corporation again?
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Copies, no. I might consider selling the original documents but not for less than $500.
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| 8609. |
Pamela
Los Angeles, CA
Age: 31
Nov 21, 2011
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Utilities not in your name
The adventure of trying to get utilities taken out of name continues....
I first tried putting the utilities into the name a NM LLC. DWP requires my SS#, proof of my home address, my employer info, and proof of the LLC's registration in CA. Ugh.
Then I called back and said I wanted service in a pen name, and that I did not have a SS#. DWP then required a $300 deposit, and I would have to bring my drivers license to a DWP office. I did not want to do that either.
I called DWP a third time. This time I told them my pen name, and said I did not have a SS#, I had no job, and I had no drivers license. No problem, the nice lady said. We will turn on service and send you a bill. You just have to send us a deposit of $205 and a non-refundable turn-on fee of $19! The deposit is returned at the conclusion of service.
Am I the only one who finds this to be simply incredible? As a presumably productive member of society with a company, I have to divulge numerous personal details. As an unemployed person with no discernable right to even be in the country, for the same service, I have to give no info and can pay less deposit on top of it!
It seems to help being invisible if you present yourself as being utterly without means.
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| 8608. |
Pamela
Los Angeles, Ca
Age: 31
Nov 21, 2011
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LLC for Utilties in CA
I have read several posts abotu the difficulty of putting utitlites into an LLC name in California. I also ran into that difficulty - utilities want a LLC registered in CA.
So, why not just register the NM LLC in CA? The form is LLC-5, and it DOES NOT ask who owns the company , who the managers or members are, etc. It only requires the name and signature of a n agent for service of process and a person authorized to sign for the LLC - and the signatory can be anyone you designate for a day.
California does charge that lovely $800 annual fee, but I have formed several LLC's and dissolved them the same year. That way no fee is due. You just state you have done no business as the LLC and be certain to dissolve within one year of registering. It is a simple one-page form to dissolve (I forget which number, but you can google it or find it on the Sec. of State website).
There is a filing fee of $85, but that is not so much, I think.
So does anyone see any problem with taking a NM LLC, registering it in CA, getting utilities or whatever else you want in its name, and then dissolving it? Seems a lot easier than trying to convince scared clerks to bend the rules.
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| 8607. |
Heather
Land O Lakes, FL
Age: 40
Nov 21, 2011
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private licensing bureaus
Hi. We are about to purchase a new vehicle through an LLC and in your book you mention using a private licensing bureau. However, I cannot find one when searching the internet for a bureau in Fl. We will be shortly moving out-of-state. Is going to the DMV going to prevent us from the same privacy as a private licensing bureau? What are your suggestions? Thanks.
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I don't think Florida has any private bureaus. The DMV will require a street address but if you are moving, you may as well give them your present address. If you have further questions, please direct them to Rosie Enriquez.
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| 8606. |
Don
Turlock, CA
Age: 77
Nov 19, 2011
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out-of-area address
You mentioned two mailing addresses (available), one in Canada and one in Alaska. What are the advantages and disadvantages when comparing one to the other?
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That was many years ago. I no longer offer an address in Canada. On my website, click on GHOST ADDRESSES and follow the links.
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| 8605. |
marie
new york, new york
Age: 37
Nov 18, 2011
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re:8601
no thats not what i want, can it be prevented and what other type of safe deposit boxes are there other than those in a bank. I am trying to obtain level 3 security (disgruntled ex)
Submitted Link #1: (
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Google PRIVATE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES or cross into Canada. If you open a bank account in Canada, you may be able to also rent a box there.
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| 8604. |
james
dallas, tx
Age: 40
Nov 17, 2011
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bill of sale and pay off car
I don't feel good about just giving him the cashiers check and me getting the bill of sale and car. Any tips?
my exchange with him is below:
You would pay by cashiers check, I provide a bill of sale and you take the
car. The title is sent from Nissan motor finance.
Forrest
On Nov 17, 2011, at 2:07 PM,
> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
> Hash: SHA1
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> so if we agree on the price $29,900,the car is okay how does the rest go?
Its been a while since I bought a car.
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> James
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> On Thu, November 17, 2011 18:41, forrest wrote:
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>> I think I can make that happen. (working on it) I have a payoff on the
car
>> to obtain the title.
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>> Forrest King
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>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM,
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>>> Hash: SHA1
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>>> Hi,
>>> Yes I'm interested in your Leaf. Can you or someone else take photos,
>>> some close up would be good too. I'm in Dallas I would have to fly in
look
>>> at the Leaf. Do you have the title?
>>>
>>> James Smith
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -
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>>>
>>>
>>> To
>>> Are you interested in my Nissan Leaf? The photos are stock photos but
it
>>> is the same vehicle and color. The car is located in Atlanta. I am
>>> currently at my Florida residence. I can be reached via email at
>>>
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OH oh! I thought it was a cash deal, clear title. I have always backed away from sales where the title was not clear.
If any more comments please e-mail me. I am down with the flu and may not check this page again for several days.
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| 8603. |
james
dallas, tx
Age: 40
Nov 17, 2011
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buying 30k car
I want to buy a 2011 leaf its in another state it $30K how to pay the guy money orders or cashiers checks or???
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A bank cashier's check should be fine.
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| 8601. |
marie
new york, ny
Age: 37
Nov 15, 2011
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safe deposit boxes
how "safe" are safe deposit boxes reguarding levels 2-3 privacy
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Depends on your needs. The ones in banks are safem but will be opening when you die. Do you want that?
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| 8600. |
Walter
Baton Rouge, LA
Age: 40
Nov 13, 2011
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Your books
I see that all of your e-books can be obtained for $80US. Can I buy all of them in printed form for $80?
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No.
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| 8599. |
Jim
Missoula, MT
Age: 32
Nov 9, 2011
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RE: Isaac (8594)
Assuming you're on good terms with your sister, you could add her name to the title of the car, and then after the new title arrives with both your LLC and her name, you could then remove the LLC name from the title. I forget what the DMV calls this type of change, but it's standard procedure and they generally only charge about $20 per title change. I think you may also avoid tax and registration fees with this method, but I'm not sure.
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Each state is different. Go down to the DMV and find out for yourself.
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| 8598. |
Pamela
Los Angeles, CA
Age: 31
Nov 7, 2011
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CMRA or PO Box
I have read several posts on whether it is better to use a PO box or a private mail box. One important difference is that a process server can serve you by leaving papers at a private mail box, but not at a PO box. If you have a PO box, a PI or process server may request your application from the post office and then can serve you at the address you listed on the application. If you have moved since opening the PO box and did not update your address, then a PI has hit a wall. So a PO Box, while not perfect, does add a layer of privacy that is lacking in a CMRA, at least in the area of service of process.
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Whether one is better than another depends on each individual case. There is no "one size fits all."
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| 8597. |
Frank
Safford, AZ
Age: 69
Nov 6, 2011
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Voice and Smell Prints
Read article recently about smell prints. Like the bloodhound can ID a certain smell, so can the computer.
You state that the voiceprint being IDd seems unbelievable. That statement was probably made a long time ago. My guess is: Now you believe it!
The smellprint is said to be the most unique of all identifiers. A piece of paper left in your abode long enough can be "smelled" by the right program, and pick you out of the herd!
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You don't list any reference to back this up.
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| 8596. |
Danny
Livermore, CA
Age: 33
Nov 5, 2011
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Improved Technology for Vehicle Tracking
Improved Technology for Vehicle Tracking See Link.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/31/cordon-multi-ta...
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| 8595. |
Pamela
Los Angeles, CA
Age: 31
Nov 2, 2011
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Homeowners or renters insurance
I read a question a reader posted on his difficulties in obtaining homeowner's or renter's insurance without revealing his true home address. If a trust (revocable or irrevocable) owns the property, the insurance cna be in the name of that trust. Some insurance companies require the name of the trustee, some do not. You may be able to get away with only providing the name of the trust. Be careful as transferring a property to an irrevocable trust may result in a reassessment of property taxes, but if you maintain a current interest in the property it should not. Also, in California banks are prohibitted from accelerating a loan on a property just because you transfer the property to a trust, as long as you are still the beneficial owner. This may not be the case inother states, I do not know. If you rent, the property can be rented by the trust, not you personally, provided the landlord is willing. Then you can get insurance in the name of the trust. Bottom line is - there is no need to go without insurance, it could be very expensive if anything goes wrong. Hope that helps.
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Good points there, Pamela!
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| 8594. |
Isaac
Philadelphia, PA
Age: 27
Oct 30, 2011
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PA: Selling LLC Titled Car (What are the best options?)
Hello I have a New Mexico LLC and I have a few questions. My car is currently titled with it in PA, and I’d like to sell it to my step-sister so I can purchase a brand new car in cash. What are my best options to selling the old car?
Should I just sell her the LLC? And then purchase a new LLC from you to title my new car with? Or is there any way I could simply use my existing LLC and transfer the car title from the LLC to my step-sister’s name so I can use the existing LLC for the new car title? Since I am in my 20's, it was great to save some money and not have to buy a whole new LLC for the new car title. But on the other hand, I wouldn’t want my name to be associated in any DMV database as having been connected to the old LLC and I’m afraid that’s what might happen if I transfer the car title from my LLC to her name if I sell it but I am not 100% sure. I live in PA so I don’t know the process of selling a vehicle with LLC’s since I have never done it before.
What is the best option for me moving forward with this situation?
1) Sell existing LLC to her, then buy new LLC from you?
2) Transfer car title from LLC to her name, and use existing LLC to buy new car & save money but possible privacy?
Thanks for all your help.
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It depends on the state. You have to ask the DMV if you can transfer to a family member without sales tax. If there are more questions, please contact Rosie.
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Dean
Sagle, Idaho
Age: 60
Oct 30, 2011
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Aircraft Registration
I am considering the purchase of an airplane. It is a restoration project and is not airworthy. The FAA requires the seller to notify them of the new owner. If not for that requirement, I would just keep the airplane off the books until it is restored. Would a New Mexico LLC be useful for registering this aircraft and limiting ownership knowledge to the FAA? For what it's worth, the last time I bought an airplane here in Idaho, the state became aware of my ownership within a year, even though I had not notified them.
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Rather than guess, I suggest you contact Rosie (senorita AT canaryislands press DOT com)because she has more day-to-day experience than I do, in that field.
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Stan
Atlanta, Ga USA
Age: 45
Oct 27, 2011
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8579 California homeschooling paperwork
8579 California homeschooling paperwork
try asking the HSLDA.
Home School Legal Defense Association
You should join if you haven't already.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.hslda.org/...
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Stan
Atlanta , Ga, USA
Age: 45
Oct 27, 2011
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8586 kevin SSN and DOB posted online
Contact all 3 credit agencies, and have your credit file frozen.
Print off copies of the website, contact the ISPs legal counsel, that should be more effective than calling customer no service.
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