
Trust Accounting
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Add a Trust Withdrawal Transaction
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Edit, Delete, or Void a Trust Transaction
You can edit, delete, or void a trust transaction. From the left navigation panel, click Banking. Double-click on the Trust Account bank and scroll down to review the specific details of the selected Trust account.
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Request an Online Trust Retainer Payment
For added convenience, we provide the option to email a request for trust replenishment which includes a link for payment. When utilized, funds will be deposited into your trust account, and all trust records will be updated within your CosmoLex account.
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Enter a Trust Transaction Across Multiple Matters
You can utilize a single trust credit (deposit) or debit (withdrawal) from a trust account across multiple matters. However, please note that this method is not designed for recording invoice payments within your firm. Apply a Credit (Deposit) to Multiple Matters To apply a credit to multiple matters: Create a matter called Internal Funds Transfers for use as a bridge between the credit and …
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Review Your Trust Transactions
From the navigation panel, click Banking. On the Banking screen, double-click on the relevant bank account.
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Add, Edit, Or Delete a Third-Party Bill
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Pay a Third-Party Bill
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Place Trust Funds on Hold
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Add or Remove a Hold on a Third-Party Bill
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Manage Evergreen Retainers
Utilize our Low Retainer Reminder tool to monitor low retainer balances, commonly referred to as evergreen retainers, and generate replenishment reminders for clients.
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Manage Trust Safeguards
Employ the inherent trust safeguards to guarantee compliance with each recorded transaction. Nevertheless, be aware that there are specific safeguards that you have the option to override.
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Create a Personal Buffer Matter for Your Trust Account
Attorneys often retain a nominal amount of personal funds in their trust account to cover bank fees and other related incidentals. We refer to this as a personal buffer. Important: Check with your jurisdiction, as the total funds allowed in trust for this purpose can differ. Create a Personal Buffer Matter To create a personal …
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Matter to Matter Internal Funds Transfer
With our matter-to-matter internal transfer tool, you can transfer funds between: Trust accounts for the same matter and client Operating accounts for the same matter and client
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Switch Your Trust Bank & Transfer Your Balance
When you switch trust banks, you also transfer funds from the old account to the new at the matter level with a Matter to Matter Internal Trust Fund Transfer.
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Record IOLTA Interest Deposits & Withdrawals
Ensuring accurate reconciliation of your account statements involves tracking the transactions related to Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA) if your bank credits interest to your trust account and it reflects on your statements.