Questions answered by Steven J. Fromm

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If there are 3 beneficiaries for CD's or an annuity, do they each fill out a Schedule G or do I include all on one Schedule G?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

I assume you are the same person from Doylestown who asked a related question the other day. To answer your question, the PA1500 is filed by the...

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Is there an advantage to filing a Tax Court petition pursuant to a statutory notice of deficiency?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

I am not sure you have a choice here. If I understand the facts, the IRS never issued the statutory notice of deficiency and you can not force...

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Asset protection

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

This is very dangerous for you to do without meeting with counsel. There is something in the law called the fraudulent conveyance act. I discuss...

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I want custody of my siblings

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

In such circumstances you need to petition the court (called orphans court in PA) in the county where the siblings live to get yourself appointed...

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Can a executor and or trustee of a will get paid?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

Generally, these fiduciaries are entitled to compensation and such compensation needs to be reasonable under the circumstances. Most states allow...

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My sister died without a will and her only asset is $3000 worth of stock. How do I get named executor so I can deal with this?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

When a person dies without a will, then the next of kin must petition the court or go to the register of wills to obtain letters of administration....

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How do i gain custody of someone eles's child?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

If there abuse or other type of bad behavior as you claim, then you can petition the court for guardianship. You can not do this without an...

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My brother was executor of my parents estate. If he used some of the money for repairing his building, is that legal?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

He has no right to take this money for personal purposes. You need to immediately retain estate/probate counsel to discuss your options here. Do...

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Is it legal for the mortgage company to attempt to recoup the unpaid difference if my loan application is denied?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

If you were never approved for the modified program, then you in fact owe the money. However, to be sure you need to have a real estate or...

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Taxes

Steven's answer | Answered on September 28, 2010

Your question is sort of vague. Basically, if you owe taxes you first need to make sure that the IRS has calculated them correctly. Then you need...

Steven J. Fromm's Answers (9012)

If there are 3 beneficiaries for CD's or an annuity, do they each fill out a Schedule G or do I include all on one Schedule G?

Is there an advantage to filing a Tax Court petition pursuant to a statutory notice of deficiency?

Asset protection

I want custody of my siblings

Can a executor and or trustee of a will get paid?

My sister died without a will and her only asset is $3000 worth of stock. How do I get named executor so I can deal with this?

How do i gain custody of someone eles's child?

My brother was executor of my parents estate. If he used some of the money for repairing his building, is that legal?

Is it legal for the mortgage company to attempt to recoup the unpaid difference if my loan application is denied?

Taxes