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How do I go about appointing a legal guardian for my child in the event of hospitalization, incapacitation or death of myself?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Visit with an estate planning attorney - you would probably be advised to execute a will and also perhaps a nomination of guardian to cover...

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Who should fill out a expense report for pension benefits

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Not sure that I understand the question - but who pension benefits go to depends on the terms of the pension plan or retirement plan. Certain plans...

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Is the attorney representing a beneficiary obligated to obtain copy of documents of assets being probated?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

More information is better than less...that said, the insurance company will only follow the beneficiary designation thus cut the check to the...

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My sister and I inherited a house. I pay all the taxes and insurance and live in the house. It was paid for when we inherited it

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Legal rights to what? More of the value? If you want to you could do several things: buy her out, less your investment. Sell the house and make an...

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Can I get help to start a non profit organization?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Are you looking for free help or to hire a lawyer? You can certainly look for attorneys with business start up / non-profit experience. It is...

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Federal Tax Law - Cash Method of Accounting

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

I agree with Mr. McCardle - beiieve me you ain't the first person to try this ... the IRS is aware of these types of shenanigans.

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Can my ex husband claim our son on income tax if all tax credits were awarded to me?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

You either claim the dependent or you do not. Does your divorce decree state you take the dependent every year or every other year or does it not...

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Do I need to become my Autistic son's guardian? He'll be turning 18 in November.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

Very likely yes...this assumes he would be considered incapacitated in the legal sense. I woudl contact an attorney with experience in...

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Can my husband arbitrarily put our JTRWOS bank accounts into his own personal revocable living trust?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

A joint tenancy means that both parties to the account have full access to the whole. So he can do what he wishes with his assets and he does not...

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Property dispute as to heir... Owner died without a will

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

So, a woman who is not married owns a piece of land (it is in her name only and there are no ongoing divorce issues). This woman has 8 children...

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How do I go about appointing a legal guardian for my child in the event of hospitalization, incapacitation or death of myself?

Who should fill out a expense report for pension benefits

Is the attorney representing a beneficiary obligated to obtain copy of documents of assets being probated?

My sister and I inherited a house. I pay all the taxes and insurance and live in the house. It was paid for when we inherited it

Can I get help to start a non profit organization?

Federal Tax Law - Cash Method of Accounting

Can my ex husband claim our son on income tax if all tax credits were awarded to me?

Do I need to become my Autistic son's guardian? He'll be turning 18 in November.

Can my husband arbitrarily put our JTRWOS bank accounts into his own personal revocable living trust?

Property dispute as to heir... Owner died without a will