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Form 440-2777 Notice of Clients' Trust Account - Oregon
What Is Form 440-2777?
This is a legal form that was released by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - a government authority operating within Oregon. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form 440-2777?
A: Form 440-2777 is a Notice of Clients' Trust Account specific to Oregon.
Q: What is a Clients' Trust Account?
A: A Clients' Trust Account is a bank account where lawyers hold funds on behalf of clients.
Q: Why is Form 440-2777 important?
A: Form 440-2777 is important because it notifies the Oregon State Bar that an attorney has opened a Clients' Trust Account.
Q: Who needs to file Form 440-2777?
A: Attorneys in Oregon who have opened a Clients' Trust Account need to file Form 440-2777.
Q: How often is Form 440-2777 filed?
A: Form 440-2777 is filed annually, within 30 days of opening the Clients' Trust Account and every year thereafter.
Q: Are all attorneys required to have a Clients' Trust Account?
A: No, not all attorneys are required to have a Clients' Trust Account. It depends on the nature of their practice.
Q: Are there any fees associated with filing Form 440-2777?
A: There are no fees associated with filing Form 440-2777.
Q: What happens if an attorney fails to file Form 440-2777?
A: Failure to file Form 440-2777 can result in disciplinary action by the Oregon State Bar.
Q: Can a non-attorney file Form 440-2777?
A: No, only licensed attorneys can file Form 440-2777.
Form Details:
- Released on February 1, 2010;
- The latest edition provided by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a printable version of Form 440-2777 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
