How is responsible for a charity set up by my deceased mother by my 17 year old sister I am the eldest son.

You should speak with an attorney. It is not clear what is going on from your brief description and so it is important for you to sit down with...

Can a spouse be held liable for a suit filed against the other?

Your brother will not be liable in the sense that he will have to pay a judgment. Your brother and his wife are still married and so any joint...

I live in Washington St. My husband and I separated at the end of the year. Can I file as Head of Household for Federal Taxes

No. You will have to file as married filing separate because you are not considered unmarried at year end. Here is a link to the IRS website which...

Alimony received in a different tax year

Alimony is taxed to the recipient in year of receipt. Here is a link to the IRS website which explains this answer in more detail....

Do you think the judge will approve my motion to extend payment of filing fees for chapter 13?

I agree with my colleague about filing the motion. I do, however, suggest that you obtain counsel if you do not have one already. Chapter 13 is...

Can I still be billed for credit card debt owed for over 11 years, with not prior contact during that time

You can be billed, the question is whether or not you can be sued on that debt. Generally, the statute of limitations is six years. You should...

Would it be in my benefit if my my husband and i filed joint or separately for taxes?

You should hire an accountant to crunch the numbers. Generally speaking, filing married filing separate is a bad idea. You lose the ability to...

Commercial Property sold in exchange for debt pay offs has price listed higher than debt. Taxed on money unreceived?

This is a question that is best asked of your accountant. You are going to need to "crunch" the numbers with him or her and determine if you have a...

What tax returh do I file if an estate has been open and in litigation for past six years? No returns have been filed.

The estate would need to file a form 1041 for all years that the estate is open. As to your question regarding basis, generally the basis of the...

In most cases, you will be able to find that information by searching your county registry of deeds. However, a mortgage does not have to be...