I pay all expenses,repairs,court fees, bond, funeral for estate, I am administrix, beneficiary since 2008.

If you do get money for the sale of the estate asset then the proceeds will go into the estate account. If you are the court appointed...

She is in trouble since she violated the decree. You may want to file your return with the decree attached to cause the IRS to audit both of you. ...

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My husband pays child support for his 2 girls. What are the laws regarding who claims the kids on taxes?

I agree with the other attorneys. One important point to note is that he cannot claim the kids unless you sign a Form 8332. Please see my legal...

Where do I start? Do I need a attorney?

You can not do it without them. In fact you have been making a gift to them every time you have paid a portion of their obligation. You need to...

I'm inheriting my brother's 401 as 'beneficiary'. The ins. company that administers it has warned me of tax implications.

You can rollover the 401(k) to another company. However, as you withdraw monies it is taxable income to you. Generally inheritances are not...

I have heard that for US citizens and residents, being a Trustee to a foreign trusts can be fraught with headache. Advice please

Do not give up your powers as trustee. Control and oversight is always critical in these situations so you want to stay on board. Delegation of...

Is it best to only designate one person as executor of a living trust?

The prior attorney offers sound advice. The only question to ask is whether any other reason is controlling their decision. Oftentimes the child...

Can I form a mutual benefit and a public charity by the same name? yet they remain distinct?

I agree with the prior attorney that the names must be distinguishable and not confuse the public. Also be aware that when you form the tax exempt...

Are volontary alimony tax deductible ?

I disagree with both attorneys. According to Publication 504 of the IRS, "Alimony is a payment to or for a spouse or former spouse under a divorce...

My question is about expenses/losses pertaining to a rental property and how to correctly realize them on my taxes.

Without seeing the documentation there is no way to give you a definitive answer. However, you may be subject to the passive loss, the at-risk...