I just got married this past week. And need some advise filing.

First, your options are married filing jointly or married filing separately (not married filing singly). Second, there is no general rule...

I became incorperated some ten years ago. how do i obtain proof as well as all other documentation of the said inc.?

To answer your specific question, generally, most states allow you to request a certficiate of good standing for a corporation. This confirms that...

Does an heir have rights to see a will

In most states, the will eventually becomes a matter of public record. The executor needs to submit the will to the register of wills so that he...

Is it better for a family owned corporation to purchase back a share or redeem the share from someone?

It is generally better to purchase such shares. The buyer gets a step-up in basis for the amount he pays for the shares. This will benefit the...

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I have been gifting my daughter the maximum annual allowable without taxation, 12K in 2008, 13K in 2009.

Yes you could do this up to the limits allowable under Roth IRAs. However, would it not be better for her to set up a retirement plan for...

Mom and I own property in FL as joint tenants with right of survivorship, she has passed, am I taxed on her 50% of value in PA?

Pennsylvania does not render an inheritance tax on real estate located outside of Pennsylvania. So there is no inheritance tax on either 50%...

The prior attorneys make good points. Be aware that you must report the income from the beginning of 2009 to the date of death on the Form 1040. ...

Can an Executor refuse to read a Living WILL.??

This is a difficult situation and a difficult woman. She is supposed to carry out the wishes of your mother not to ignore them or impose her spin...

How do i contest a will

The prior attorney gives good advice. The only point to add is that these cases are very hard to win; you must have compelling and reliable...

IRS says, you owe on 401k, 1099 says I paid. What do I do?

If I understand your facts correctly, you reported the 401(k) income and there were taxes withheld from the distribution. You need to make sure...