Dependency Exemption rules

Have the divorce decree modified. Or both agree that you take the exemption only - and hope your ex doesn't take it if you agree.

Deceased father's estate is less than $3,000 and his debts are over $10,000 - mostly credit cards in a diff state. what do I pay

You may want to "walk away" completely and not deal with the estate. You may also want to file for insolvency depending on the issues involved. ...

Does a POA allow the executor to spend the grantor's $ freely?

I can hardly begin to list the issues here. Obviously this is not allowed and fraudulent. Hire an attorney immediately (like in the county of...

I would like to 'open the estate' of my late father.

I agree that probate is usually opened in the county where the deceased resided at death. Sometimes residency is argued, but it is rare (usually...

Do i have to file my will with the court

The other attorneys offer good advice. As you can see OH has as deposit procedure - this is not the case in all states.

How can I become my 70yr old sister's power of attorney?

If she lacks capacity, as determined by an attorney or physicians she cannot sign a power of attorney. If that is the case, you will need to be...

In an estate matter when there are 2 named representatives, is it possible for one rep to do legal dealings with out the other?

Typically one rep can act but the other would have to be notified as to what is going on. There are cases where there are multiple executors each...

Can the person picked to take care of a irrevocable special needs trust ever borrow funds from that trust for personal bills?

Unless this is an unusual trust, I highly doubt that would ever be permissible.

Who can sign my deceased mom's tax form when her surviving spouse won't and there is no other personal rep.?

You should consult an attorney to assist with the estate. I would advise that an administrator of the estate be named and that that person sign the...

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HELP! Is there anything that we can do about an inheritance not being divided out by sibling that is executor of will?

With some exceptions, such as if the account is considered "an account of convenience", an asset you describe (which I believe is joint tenants...