Do I have to pay taxes on a Tort buyout from my landlord?

The answer to your question is extremely fact specific. I doubt any attorney here can confidently answer your question based on the information...

I just found out that my step sister may not even be my father's child. Inheritance from his estate?

I think you should speak with a local attorney. In my opinion, with just the information you have posted, you have a steep up hill battle which...

Can NY estate executor figure from decedent's original purchase price(1970s) to price sold by estate (2016) for sale profit?

There must be more to the situation than is apparent. The basis in the shares of the coop should be the date of death value. Because of the...

Can my kids father claim my children?

You really should consult a professional. I will mention a few options that may be applicable but only a professional can give you legal advice...

I am a QDRO attorney and I have gone over this very issue with TIAA CREF. TIAA administers contracts for retirement benefits. Just like you could...

Is the father of my children entitled to benefits if I die under domestic partnership?

Filing for a domestic partnership is not the same as getting married. There is a lot of information missing here. The answer to your question of...

Can waiver of election be changed

I had a similar situation that worked out well. The couple each signed Wills and Waivers of the Right of Election (acknowledged as required by...

How can I recover a vehicle financed by me when a family member has possession of it and failing to make the bank loan payments?

I agree with the previous poster - but we wary of self help. I recently saw a case where the court ruled that the co signer's only option was to...

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Your post is very slim on the details. I do a whole lot of QDRO work, so I am going to read between the lines here and you can fill in the blanks...

When my father put his house in my name did he make himself ineligible for the STAR tax reduction?

The first answer is not exactly accurate. If your father put the house in your name and reserved a life estate (which is usually what would be...