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My incapacitated sister 54 yrs old has a lawyer as legal guardian and I want to file for legal guardianship how do I file
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Answered on October 31, 2013
I agree you may want to modify the guardianship. I agree you need an attorney. The guardian may be willing to switch this off to you but you need...
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Is she able to keep his things I have pictures of him at our home with the belongings she is keeping
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Answered on October 31, 2013
If there is a will, the executor needs to be appointed and the items belong to whom the will says. That could be anyone. If there is no will, an...
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Can a persons income be taxed in order to provide revenue for the administration of laws that are effectively repealed ?
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Answered on October 31, 2013
Taxing authorities collect tax and hold it for the use of the various governmental entities (federal, state, local). Our legislators then allocate...
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Filing Chapter 7 in Washington can you include Taxes owed the IRS? If not, what is a letter in compromise?
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Answered on October 31, 2013
You have the general rule right about discharge of federal tax in a Chapter 7. Discuss this with your bankruptcy attorney. The other concept you...
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Is an attorney needed if probate estate would have less than $200,000 cash without beneficiary,an auto and one heir in a will?
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Answered on October 31, 2013
You do not NEED a lawyer, but most people are well-served by at least having some advice, that is a decision you need to make considering a small...
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Can a trust or other legal entity be used to collect a NJ lottery winnings anonymously?
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Answered on October 31, 2013
I do not believe so. Some states allow a winner to remain anonymous. NJ does not. Planning for winnings after you receive them is another matter.
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I haven't filed taxes for 2012 because of my divorce. What should my first step be?
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Answered on October 30, 2013
It is much worse not to file, than not to pay. Make sure you are working with a CPA and your attorney. You should file - probably married, filing...
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In 2009 my x wife forged my name on a $10,555- check 6 months after she filed for divorce. Is this criminal?
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Answered on October 30, 2013
It certainly is criminal. But from the civil side make sure you have a divorce lawyer assisting you.
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My mother has racked up massive bills and taxes on her PAID OFF home due to her drug use. Can I gain ownership by being ...
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Answered on October 30, 2013
I would consider attempting to start a guardianship proceeding so you can take over her affairs. She would have to be deemed incapacitated. This...
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How much can 2 administrators charge, and also the attorney for handling an estate? Are we getting screwed
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Answered on October 30, 2013
Those fees do appear pretty high. Even if the attorney fee was a percentage, a fee in excess of 3% would be high, especially if real estate is...