Can the IRS take money from my inherited mineral rights checks to pay tax debt owed by my deceased dad?

Yes the transfer to you does nothing to change this situation. There is a concept called transferee liability that would obligate the beneficiary...

Why is the IRS still garnishing my wages after we settled on a Payment Plan to pay off overdue taxes?

This type of confusion is very commonplace with the IRS. You need to immediately retain a tax attorney to assist you in clearing up this overlap...

How much is it for a lawyer to fill out a surrogate form?

Lawyers usually charge based on an hourly rate. This rate is determined by expertise, experience and skill, the area of the country, etc.; the...

Who is responsible to take care of someone who can't?

If a person is unable to draft a durable power of attorney, then a loved one needs to petition the court to be formally named as the legal...

I am trying to get a lump sum payout on my deceased husband's ESOP. Plan documents state a 5 year payout only.

The plan language is controlling and plans must be drafted in compliance with ERISA rules. To be sure you should request a summary plan...

Am i responsible for a line of credit if i never signed the papers?

It would seem that a written contract would be required, especially if she conditioned this agreement upon you coming in to sign the papers. ...

Do not sign anything until you have reviewed all actions taken in regards to this estate. If after you review the Informal Settlement you can not...

Can my ex-husband claim our daughter on his income tax returns now that he has left the state and no longer pays any support?

He cannot claim her unless you sign a Form 8332. Please see my legal guide entitled DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS-DETERMINATION OF DEPENDENCY...

Which has is the final say on a contested issue, an earlier prenuptual agreement or a later will?

The prior attorney offers excellent points. The only point to add is that if the will gave the house to his wife, but the house does not exist at...

What do you go by..... the will or testament is valid no matter how old it is or the beneficieries or POA on bank statements

The prior attorney offer sound advice. Note that if the bank accounts are PODs, payable on death, and not merely a POA arrangement, then the bank...