Get a consult with an estates attorney. You should not give up control unless you absolutely have to; that will end up being a big mistake. For...

How long does a Power of Attorney last and does it transfer from State to State?

The POA lapsed at her death. You need to retain an estate litigation attorney in CO immediately. It sounds like fraud and undue influence by the...

What would taxes be on a sell of a second home sold for $33,000.

It depends on what you paid for it and what capital improvements you made to it. It also depends on whether it was rented. For example if it was...

How can I obtain inheritance that I am entitled to per parent's will when the Executor is refusing to give it to me.

My word, if it is fraudulent you should not sign anything. Get an estate litigation attorney immediately. You may need to bring an action to...

What would taxes be on the sell of a 2nd home sold for $33,000

It depends on what you paid for it and what capital improvements you made to it. It also depends on whether it was rented. For example if it was...

Do I have to pay tax on social security benefits?

It depends on you other income and the formula used to determine its taxability. The IRS provides a worksheet called SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS...

I live in PA, have an underaged daughter who had a baby and both are living in my home. Can I claim the baby on my taxes?

Mr Atchely gives you sound advice. There are various test to determine dependency exemptions. Please read my article Dependent: Qualifying...

Will I have to pay taxes when I withdraw retirement from IRAs or 401k?

With IRA distributions you pay taxes on each distribtion in most cases. Only where you have contributed after tax dollars (nondeductible...

Can a spouse hide assets in a foreign bank account or offshore trust by using a different spelling of his name?

With this type of information, you should under no circumstances file a joint return with your husband. Get with a tax attorney immediately as you...

My husband died without a will. Do I have to deal with probate? He had an IRA before we married. Does that make a difference?

If everthing is held jointly or it passes by operation of law (life insurance, IRA that pass via beneficiary designations) then there is no need to...