What do i need to do to get guardianship of my grandmother. She currently lives with me and has since june.

First question is do you need it? Is she competent? If not, you will be advised to hire a lawyer and file an application to become her guardian via...

Do I have to pay a 10% penalty in addition to taxes on early IRA withdrawl?

I would note that there are certain exceptions to the 10% penalty rule - medical emergency, etc. So I would review the situation with a qualified...

Dealing with 1099-R when your spouse doesn't know you made a withdrawal

I hope you are kidding. You are basically looking for someone on an online forum to help make you feel better about breaking the law? It won't...

How do I find a trustworthy estate attorney that will represent me and collect their fee from the final distribution?

You are going to have to ask around. The attorney will have to have a very strong feeling that you are in the right and that the distribution you...

What is our next course of action in NC regarding mother's estate?

Has anyone been appointed as the personal representative (administrator) of the estate? That is the first thing that needs to happen because there...

I was left an inheritance. I don't need it. Is there someway I can defer it to my son?

It is possible that a disclaimer will work but that depends on your family structure and also on what your father's will says. If that is not...

Sisters name on moms money market account but no will.

Depends exactly how it is titled but if the account is "joint tenants with right of survivorship" upon mom's death, it automatically passes to...

I don't want my kids to pay taxes on the sale of my home when I die, what do I do?

You should visit with an estate planning attorney. If your children receive your home at death they will incur inheritance tax at a rate of 4.5%...

Depends on what type of tax you are talking about. For PA inheritance tax, if the assets go to a spouse there is a 0% rate. If the assets go to...

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Got married on June 2014, can I file 2014 taxes joint with my spouse?

If you were legally married at any time during 2014 you can file as married, filing jointly or married filing separately, which is usually the most...