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I was cut out of a relatives will a short time before death (9 years ago) I was serving in the military overseas. Can I contest?
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Answered on November 16, 2014
LA law is unique so you need to consult a lawyer to be sure but 9 years is beyond almost any statute of limitations I know.
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Do i have any legal right to the money that my sister promised me from my mothers life insurance policy?
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Answered on November 16, 2014
I don't think so, at least not with the insurance company. I suppose you could try to sue your sister.
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My employer is deducting a 25% garnishment from CA state and federal for a total of 50%. Is this ok? I need back tax help...
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Answered on November 16, 2014
See a tax attorney right away so that you can get on a payment plan!
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What do attorneys generally charge for filing the papers to open an estate?
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Answered on November 16, 2014
While I understand that no one likes to hire a lawyer, when you hire an attorney you are doing more than paying someone to "fill in papers." You...
Do I need power of attorney over my husband who is in a coma with severe brain injury.
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Answered on November 16, 2014
Very sorry about your situation. There are two issues - health decisions and financial matters. THe hospital may already be deferring to you re...
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What would be best, Durable POA or guardianship for older brother who can't handle his affairs right now, due to illness?
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Answered on November 16, 2014
Is he incapacitated or not? The POA is not an option if he does not have capacity. Even if he does, you may want to go the route of guardianship...
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What happens if I do not trust a lawyer. My cousin passed away unexpectedly 4 months ago
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Answered on November 15, 2014
Why don't you just go to your own lawyer/hire one so you know you have someone on your side?
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I put my money into a checking account that i inherited from my dads ira
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Answered on November 14, 2014
If you withdrew the funds (as opposed to rolling it into an inherited IRA) you caused an INCOME taxable event. So you had to pay PA inheritance...
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Is there a tax step-up basis for son acquiring real property as sole beneficiary?
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Answered on November 14, 2014
If you inherit property, generally speaking under current law for income tax purposes you receive a step up in basis the fair market value of the...
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Mom died intestate 20 years ago, leaving a large house she solely owned. Her estate never went into intestate administration.
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Answered on November 14, 2014
In NJ when a person dies owning an asset and they have a spouse but children not from that relationship, there is a formula for how much the spouse...
