I agree with Attorney Lowry about the gift tax but am not sure whether a quit claim deed could be used to convey the property as a gift to your...

It's really hard to say with the scant information provided. It could be that that your case is without merit; you want to retain the lawyer on a...

Breaking the signed lease?

It depends on the terms and conditions of your lease; generally, there is no 3-day cooling off period for rental leases like with certain consumer...

Attorney Goodman is correct. Also, you seem to be implying that you and your partner can be handsomely paid at a lower income tax rate and nothing...

Taxes

For $5,000, you won't owe any income taxes on this gift. Therefore, you won't need to prove it's a gift from your dad. And, for him, it's...

What is the legal basis for "The estate {of a decedent) has the right to pursue [class action settlement] claims"?

I am sorry for your loss. The Settlement Administrator of the Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund ("TATCTF") apparently did not understand...

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Sales tax and local tax on lease car not sold?

Casually leasing your car will not require you to register as a car dealer. But it would be best to check with the New York State Department of...

Generally, the method to pay premiums is at the insurance carrier's discretion, as set forth in the policy itself. Premiums are virtually always...

Stealing it’s a mess

Maybe. You did not mention whether you have a written lease or occupant agreement that would set forth your responsibilities to pay rent, including...

I think you are asking how you can find out whether you are a beneficiary under your deceased stepfather's life insurance policy. It sounds like...