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Introduction

 

What is an IOLTA Account

 

Which Instituations May Offer IOLTA Accounts

 

How Will Attorneys Establish IOLTA Accounts

 

How Should the Board Be Notified of an Account Opening

 

How Should IOLTA Accounts be Registered

 

What are the Tax Consequences of IOLTA Accounts

 

Who Determines Whether Funds are "Qualified" for Deposit

 

What is an Institutions Liability for Payment of Funds

 

What Rate of Interest Must be Paid on IOLTA Accounts By Law

 

What About Confidentiality

 

How Must Interest Be Calculated

 

How Should Interest Be Remitted to the Fund

 

How Should Reports Be Issued

 

May IOLTA Accounts Be Assessed Service Charges

 

How Should Service Charges Be Posted

 

What About Non-Routine Charges or Fees

 

Must New Checks Be Issued if an Existing Account is Converted

 

How May an Institution Reconcile an Error in Interest Remittance

 

Conclusion

 

ACH Procedures

 

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