My mother passed away last month and she left about $14,000 to each of her seven children. Is this money taxable?

Just to be clear there is a difference here. The CD do not have any income taxes associated with them except for the small amount of accrued...

Do I need an estate planning attorney?

The prior attorney are absolutely correct. To be brief, your will is just one part of estate planning. Usually, people have many diverse assets...

Do I need a tax attorney

You need to file Form 709 for the years in question, even if late. The good news is that if you have not exceeded the annual donee exclusion of...

How do i get custody of a family member who is living in a drug invested environment

You need to retain a family lawyer who can bring a guardianship action on your behalf. You need to have a court officially grant you the status of...

How do i take my husband name off of r deed. he passed in aug

If the house was held jointly with rights of survivorship between you, then you can need to draft a deed transferring the property into your sole...

I would like to transfer my property in WA to my son before I die. I live in CA. What is the best way? Would he have to pay?

I agree with the prior attorneys. However, remember if you transfer this property to your son during your lifetime, he gets a carryover basis (what...

Can i break my lease if my next door neighbord are always fighting, my lanlord knows about it but nothing has been done

YOu need to review the terms of your lease with a real estate lawyer in your state. There may be an out if this lease is uninhabitable, but only...

What are the basic items that must be included in an agreement to make it a legal agreement? ie: signatures, dates, etc.

Probably not. If you signed the contract as an officer of the company, then it is a binding contract. Failing to include a date will not...

Is my insurance company acting within its rights?

They may be within their rights here. But the only way to tell is to review the actual documenation and correspondence. You need to meet with a...

These are the problems that can arise in joint ventures with others. First, you could offer to buy this person out. Have a price in mind before...