I am not sure about your facts but a couple points can be made. First, generally a living will allows for the determination of health matters for...

The short answer here is that the check must be deposited into the estate account. The estate is the legal entity that is entitled to deposit such...

Am I required to leave my grown daughter anything in my will?

I am not an Louisiana lawyer, but most states do not provide that a child must be provided for in a will. So you need to check with an experience...

I am selling my home in Calif it is paid off, I want to give the money to my kids and no reinvest it is this legal ?

The penalty here is that you will be using up some of your lifetime gift tax exemption. Currently, there is a $1 millon gift tax exemption. In...

Do I need an attorney

If the estate is small and simple, the legal fees should be modest. Since you are not close to the area, a local attorney can make things easier...

If my father dies, does my stepmother get any property?She won't allow my siblings and I a minute with him to ask about the will

This is only going to get worse if you do not step up here. This is really not a legal question but an interpersonal question. It would seem to...

Father died with no will. May not have filed self-employment taxes for several years. How do we find out what he owes?

What a mess. First, you need to establish an estate to administer his assets. You need to retain an experienced estate/probate attorney to assist...

What should I expect when I file this year?

Your facts are vague. You need to file your 2007 and 2008 returns. Get your W-2s for each of the years, any Form 1099s and any other tax...

What can I do if my former employer fails to send me tax information?

You have two choices. One, file your taxes without the K-1 and then file an amended return when you receive the K-1. Second choice: File an...

Is a lawsuit loan tax deductible

It is hard to determine this answer since more facts are needed. But, generally, interest paid on personal loans are not deductible. If the loan...