Can I transfer Alzheimer uncle's home to his sole heir (my mother), with a lease-for-life back to him to avoid death taxes?

It depends if the POA also has a gifts rider. This would be a separate document that is witnessed by two witnesses, in addition to the POA. If...

I received a stipulation discontinuing action, does this mean its over?

When the discontinuance is "with Prejudice" that means that the action is over and that there cannot be a new action commenced arising out of the...

I wrote my will with software several years ago, Is it valid

You are asking several questions: First, is your will valid--- different jurisdictions have different rules regarding the number of witnesses...

I am sure it is not common but am I allowed for part of the mediation to ask my attorney to leave the room?

You are permitted to request this of the mediator, but it is possible that the mediator will want to confer with your attorney before deciding...

Is there any recourse against what I feel it Mediator abuse?

A mediator's role is to get the parties to agree. You note that "they stipped custody from me." Who is "they"? Was it your lawyer and the lawyer...

What do I need to do to be emancipated?

Requirements for emancipation vary from state to state. Usually, it requires that you be totally self-supporting (it sounds as if you are not...

Can someone clarify this clause in a marital agreement- taxes and alimony

IRC Section 71 allows for private ordering. That is, even if it is alimony, the parties may designate that it is non-taxable to the recipient and...

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Am I liable if my wife had unreported income even though I did not know about it and we filed married, filing jointly?

There is a particular kind of "innocent spouse" relief for spouses who are divorced. Under this section, IRC 6015(c) and (d), you are permitted to...

Divorcing and selling home. Who is responsible for taxes?

I answered your question, but I just noticed that you live in a community property state. That does complicate the case a little, as even if you...

Divorcing and selling home. Who is responsible for taxes?

I assume that you share title on the house. The easiest way to accomplish what you want to do is for you to transfer all of your title to the...