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My mom,sister,myself are all on her jtwos brokerage account. Mom wants to take her name off of account.
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Answered on February 15, 2010
If your mother just takes her name off the account, it is a gift and you and your sister would be responsible for income tax above the combined...
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My dad sold me his home 5yrs ago for a buck..He lived in the home until he recently went into a rest home..
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Answered on February 15, 2010
No, if you own the home outright then it is no longer your father's property and will not be affected by his estate, will, or probate.
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Is using the words 'NY' or 'New York' in my company name an infringement?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
This is a fact specific question and you may need a consultation with an IP attorney. You can use the "words" or letters "NY" or "New York" in...
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If my husband died would all his money and house go directly to his children and me if he does not have a will ?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
If married, no will, spouse takes everything. If not married and no will, the children would take as equal distributees. If not married, no will,...
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How do I stand legally on the matter of paying back money that was given in good faith
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Answered on February 15, 2010
Maybe not technically but I am assuming there are no documents or contracts showing which money was a gift and which were loans. How are you going...
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Can sallie mae garnish social security disability income?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
No they may not. It is exempt under federal and state law.
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Creditor put a lein on my bank account can they also go after any vehicles i own
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Answered on February 15, 2010
The short answer is yes, vehicles are not typically exempt from collection.
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Can I be sued in city in which I no longer reside?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
You can be sued in a city in which you no longer reside. Moving away from debts is not a basis for dismissal and creditors do not have to sue you...
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If my husband and I hand write a will stating our wishes and have it notorized..will it be legal and binding?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
No, you should each have your own will and both will need two witnesses to sign and attest that you had testamentary capacity. If there are prior...
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Can my pension and social security be garnished for a bank overdraft?
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Answered on February 15, 2010
Social security payments are exempt from garishment and executions under state and federal law. So are pensions for the most part with the...