When a spouse dies is the remaining spouse responsible for all of their debt

With some exceptions, if the debts are of one deceased person, (meaning not joint), then they remain with the person and their estate. That is not...

If I have no living relatives except my daughter and grandson can I hand write my will? there is no real estate only older car.

The fact of who your beneficiaries are has nothing to do with if you can hand write your will. I will leave it to the NC attorneys to tell you if a...

Uncle died. Someone was paying taxes on property. Who owns his property?

Well, call the county about who's paying the property taxes for one. 2. You say he left his house to his daughter - how do you know this? Is there...

Is a contract that was under the table left out of probate legal

This question does not make sense to me... can you try to spell out what happened and when in more detail?

Can a will be changed after death of the person who wrote it

I agree with the other attorneys - consenting adults can agree to anything. Your brother in law "thinks he should have it" isn't a good reason in...

How are job bonuses taxed? A flat 28%? Are relocation costs paid out by an employer as a "lump sum" considered a job bonus?

A bonus is income just like any other income. Moving expenses can be deductible in some situations.

How is my boyfriend supposed to pay off back taxes if he can't support himself?

He should hire help, although he "can't afford it" it is probably worth it. He could also speak to the IRS about adjusting his payment based on...

Mr. Atchley gives you a good answer, I would have the whole situation reviewed but do so quickly because of the 90 day issue.

Do I have to pay 20% taxes on a 401k that is now part of an estate? Do I have any options?

The 5% discount you are referring to is the inheritance tax early payment discount, correct? The 20% you are referring to is a required amount of...

Does getting signatory authority in an account with $50,000 automatically makes this $50,000 my income?

You mean someone else is putting you as an owner on the account or a POA? What is the situation? I do not see a reason why this would be income. ...