Litigation/estate lawyers out of SGV? 3 names on deed (grandpa, dad & uncle)-uncle is secretly trying to sell the house.

Your dad needs a lawyer. If your dad and grandfather are on the deed uncle cannot sell their interests. Uncle can file a petition for partition to...

Can a person go through probate court with a will without using an attorney?

There is no requirement that you use an attorney. But it's often helpful as an attorney knows the process and sometimes the clerks at the court.

If neighbor has fence built without asking me am I responsible for half the cost

It's his fence his cost unless there is some prior agreement. Are you sure the fence is not on his property. Did he pull a permit and have a survey...

How do I contest the valuation of a business that is part of an estate?

for estate tax purposes a business appraisal is often done by a valuation expert. Often times a CPA or someone else who specializes in this. The...

Will i be taxed for a gift I received from my parents who are not American citizens?

No US tax on a gift received but there is a reporting requirement for gifts over 100k. You mention a foreign account. You have reporting...

If you want to own 100% you need to buy out the co-owner

Is a non compete in the insurance industry in MA transferable if the owner of the agency dies?

There are a lot of issues here and someone really needs to review the agreement. Is the agreement with the individual or company is where you need...

I have a $100,000 judgement in my favor. I am 64. I want to convert that much from my IRA to a Roth. Will I owe if I do that?

You need to sit down with a CPA to help you. Too many variables for this question to be answered on avvo.

Settlement letter.

You need to talk with your attorney. The statute of limitations is how long someone has to bring suite. It sounds like the suite was brought in...

What should I do if I owe taxes to the us government and disregard them?

You need to file. Hire a tax attorney who can in turn hire a CPA for your (this allows you to keep attorney client privilege). You will need to...