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Can property not placed in a will be contested if another heirs name was also on the deed.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

I partially agree with the prior attorney. My only point of disagreement is that you may be able to argue that the house was held in constructive...

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My mother passed away 2 years ago - she had a will and a trust. All executors have quit. What should I do?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

There may be a reason that the executors have quit and you need to find out why this is happening. Perhaps the estate is insolvent and the...

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Employee Benefits in lieu of a monetary raise

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

First you need to have evidence as to this promise. Then you have to measure the damages you have suffered as a result of this failure. Then you...

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Can a Company withhold earned bonus if I leave the Company less than two weeks before the payout?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

Your first mistake was giving notice before that check was in your hand. There is no one at this forum that can tell you the answer since your...

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My ex-wife and i owe back taxes to irs in yrs 2003/2004. we were divorced in 2005, do we not both owe these taxes

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

The prior attorney offers sound advice. The only thing to add is that the both of you are jointly and severally liable for these taxes; namely,...

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Question concerning filing rev-1500,inheritance tax return

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

This sounds like joint property to me and should be reported accordingly on Schedule F. Hope this helps. If you think this post was helpful,...

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At age 8 my dad died and monies was setup in a trust fund for me to receive at at 25, and that time has come.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

The final distribution to you will be reflected on a Form 1041 for the trust. Any income from the final distribution will be reflected on a Form...

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Does my step father have to pay for my mothers debts if she passes even though i am her P.O.A.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

Unless he also signed for the debts or is a guarantor of the debts he has no legal obligation to pay these debts. The debts would be obligations...

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My grandfather was in the process of updating a 1985 will and has become ill and cannot sign the new documents. What happens?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 15, 2010

Yes, if he can not sign the new documents the older documents are controlling. Your only chance would be if he has a period of lucidity and is...

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If I pay child support,am I eligible to claim at least one of my childeren on my tax return.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 14, 2010

Here is my legal guide here at Avvo called DIVORCED OR SEPARATED PARENTS DETERMINATION OF DEPENDENCY EXEMPTION. It can be found at the following...

Steven J. Fromm's Answers (9012)

Can property not placed in a will be contested if another heirs name was also on the deed.

My mother passed away 2 years ago - she had a will and a trust. All executors have quit. What should I do?

Employee Benefits in lieu of a monetary raise

Can a Company withhold earned bonus if I leave the Company less than two weeks before the payout?

My ex-wife and i owe back taxes to irs in yrs 2003/2004. we were divorced in 2005, do we not both owe these taxes

Question concerning filing rev-1500,inheritance tax return

At age 8 my dad died and monies was setup in a trust fund for me to receive at at 25, and that time has come.

Does my step father have to pay for my mothers debts if she passes even though i am her P.O.A.

My grandfather was in the process of updating a 1985 will and has become ill and cannot sign the new documents. What happens?

If I pay child support,am I eligible to claim at least one of my childeren on my tax return.