If you are the only survivor and there is no Will does the estate pass automatically or will it have to go through probate?

I agree with Mr. Tomberg. The estate must be probated to give you the power as an administrator to act for the estate. Hope this helps. ...

He must give her the accounting and you need to be patient for the legal process to unfold. Partial distributions are usually not recommended and...

Can I do anything about a loan my mother took out to give money to my brother?

Sadly this is not really a legal question but an interpersonal one. Your mom made a bad choice here and you can only hope your brother will pay her...

AMOUNT OF TIME REQUIRED TO FILE IN CA IF NO TAX IS DUE?

If you do not understand why the lien has been filed and cannot get it removed on your own, your only recourse at this point is to retain a CA tax...

Is this legit, do I have to pay for plaintiff's legal fees if I participate? Do I have to pay taxes on award money I receive?

This is probably a scam. Additionally, you should be aware that recoveries in most class action suits is very little for the participants. Maybe...

Genrally if this is not in a business context you do not have to issue a Form 1099 to them. If this is for a business and if the amount is greater...

For New York small estate affidavits, do liabilities against the estate offset the asset value?

In most states it is the gross value that is looked to in determining eligibility. Hopefully a NY attorney will chime in here for the definitive...

So, as a licensed psychologist in the state of california you can't have an LLC, but can you have an LLC taxed as an s-corp?

The tax election has nothing to do with the legal status of the company under state law. It is still an LLC under state law. Hope this helps....

As POA for a relative with Alzheimers, can I name another person to be in charge while I am out out of the country for 8 days?

No you can delegate your power. You do not have the legal power to do so. Hope this helps. Please remember to designate a best answer to...

I agree with the prior attorney. The disclaimer is invalid for tax purposes. It is not up to the company to send notices to beneficiaries about...