If my church has asked me to be a signatory on its bank account and every check requires 2 signatures, could this still open me up to any liability?
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If my church has asked me to be a signatory on its bank account and every check requires 2 signatures, could this still open me up to any liability?
Like if the church was sued or something.
Asked on December 12, 2012 under Business Law, California
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends on how you are signing. If you just sign you name, then you do open yourself up to at least the potential for liability. Instead, you need to sign and note under or near your signature your capacity (like church secretary, deacon, ect.) Your goal is to make sure that the entity receiving the check understands that you are operating in the capacity as an authorized agent for the church and the church maintains the liability--- not you.
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends on how you are signing. If you just sign you name, then you do open yourself up to at least the potential for liability. Instead, you need to sign and note under or near your signature your capacity (like church secretary, deacon, ect.) Your goal is to make sure that the entity receiving the check understands that you are operating in the capacity as an authorized agent for the church and the church maintains the liability--- not you.
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