Sometimes and in some states, estates are settled by a family settlement agreement if all members of the family are comfortable with this lack of...

Must a California credit union recognize a Georgia Guardianship/Conservatorship?

I agree with the prior attorney. Under the rules of comity and full faith and credit between states, the state of California and by extension the...

Am I entitled to be reimbursed legal fees during a guardianship case when I was former poa and now executor?

This is somewhat of an unusual case so to be prudent it would need to be researched by a lawyer. You could make the argument that the costs were...

What is the point of doing a death succession?

By succession, do you mean an estate administration. If so, the only person that can transfer assets of a decedent is the executor where there is...

Home/mortgage situation after intestate death

If the property is underwater (debt exceeds equity) then there is no financial reason to probate an estate. You or your family is not required to...

Escrow Account for Management fees

Generally, this is not a good idea as it puts you in default. Better to hire a lawyer to represent your interests; normally that gets action and...

Oral agreement between salon owners

Legally, if she signed the lease she has a right to stay on the premises. However, for $500 this seems like a big battle for little gain. She...

What kind of contract do I need ?

As you are providing services you need a service agreement. It is not an employment contract but a contract between two independent parties. You...

Can state boe levy your federal tax return?

They would seem to be quite aggressive here and there is nothing that you have stated that would prevent them from doing so. So beware of them...

Remember however that you will generally pay more taxes filing married filing separately than if you file jointly. So you must weigh the risks...