What, if any, is the gift tax on a certain amount?

You don't want to be discussing the particulars on a public board like this. A telephone conversation is better. Also, people sometimes confuse the...

Regardless of whether you sell the property or move into it, you are going to need an attorney. The personal representative does not own the home....

Should I sue for the balance of a loan I made for my sister??

If you aren't getting anywhere, and the deadline for payment has passed, you'll have to file suit. This appears to be a Small Claim.

Thank you for your question and please accept my condolences. Yes, Massachusetts permits and actually requires that you file your letters here in...

Thank you for your question. If you own a property together with another owner on the second floor, you will need to convince him or her to...

This is against the law. Don't do it. If you can calculate *actual* usage between the two units, you could be made down the road to reimburse...

How do I raise the rent for my tenant?

The first thing you need to do is look to your lease agreement, if you have one. If you have a lease agreement for a term, you will have to wait...

Do you have a lawyer representing you? If so, as your lawyer. Generally speaking, banks don't want to see a closing cost credit in a specific...

How can I sell my jointly owned home quickly when one owner died and son is heir but not power of attorney?

Thank you for your question. You should speak with a real estate attorney as soon as possible. You first need to determine who owns the real...

If you have a yearly lease can your landlord rise your rent twice in six months

The short answer is no, unless your sister's lease allows for rent increases. The other possibility is that your sister thinks she has a lease for...