How do we do taxes in the middle of a divorce?

Only one of you can claim a child as a dependent. Under a strict reading of the IRS rules that if the custodial spouse refuses to sign the Form...

What would that entail if I were successor trustee to my brother

If your brother fails to act as trustee due to his death, disability or inability to serve, you would be the next in line to serve as trustee. By...

My husband does not want me to remarry when he dies..he is afraid someone else will get his assets...how can we handle this?

He can place his assets into a qualified terminable interest trust, a so called QTIP trust, that would allow income to be paid to you for life and...

What is the price paid by heirs for reverse mortgage?

It sounds like your mom has made out better than the lender. It may be better for you to do nothing, build up your cash and wait. Once the house...

No, Although I am not a CA lawyer, my limited reserach indicates that the limited liability company annual tax of $800 is payable if the, LLC for...

My income doubled for 2010 but my rental properties is still upside down down and I have a loss

Due to the passive loss limitation rules, your losses from the rental properties will not be allowed to offset other income. Please see and...

I agree with the prior attorney's excellent comments. The executor's behaviour is more than just dangerous, it breaches his fiduciary duty. His...

Where do I start?

I agree with the prior attorney. You need to get appointed as administratrix of the estate or estates. This will allow you to sell the house. ...

I would like to obtain legal guardianship of a unrelated minor.

You need to petition the court to be formally named as legal guardian. A judge would determine whether this would be good fit for the child. You...

How old does someone have to be before they can decide where they want to live or who to live with in

Generally, in most states a person becomes an adult when reaching 18. I am not sure what states that are involved in your situation. In any...