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If my father has his own house but is living with me do I have to count him as part of my household?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

It depends on what type of government forms you are referring to. For your income taxes, if he does not qualify as a dependent you cannot claim...

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Tax concerns

Steven's answer | Answered on January 22, 2013

Have a CPA review your prior year tax returns and your current withholdings to determine what is going on. You may be better off filing married,...

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What rights do I have.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

It is difficult or impossible to answer your question with out seeing the trust document. The first question I would have from your wording is if...

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My recently deceased sister used a DPOA without my knowledge or benefit to cash a very large check made out to me alone.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

It sounds to me like you very well may have a claim. Hire an attorney right away to review the situation. The more time you delay the less chance...

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Its been almost 11 years and i never receved my money foim my brother for my inheritance is it to late

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

I probably don't even need to say this but: Why the heck did you wait so long? You may have a claim but the chances of getting the money seem very...

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If a will is made up and a spouse dies can the other one change it

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

I'm not exactly clear on the facts of your question, so bear with me. But from what I can gather your grandparents had "mirror image" wills...

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Does "I direct that all of my household furnishings and personal belongings' include the personal vehicle.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

In my experience the car would not be included in the household items clause (it's usually limited to moveable household property only). The...

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My father passed in july last year my stepmother said he didnt have a wil, he had a few insurance policys am I entitled to money

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

Probably not, unless you are the named beneficiary. If the insurance policies had designated beneficiaries who are living persons those beneficiary...

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Can one party file joint income tax without the others consent?

Steven's answer | Answered on January 21, 2013

You both have to sign the return, or efile and sign the efile form so the answer to your question is no. You both have to sign the return.

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MY brother is executor of my mom's will.Can he just do what he wants ( according to him he can ) or do I have to sign off on it.

Steven's answer | Answered on January 18, 2013

No, he can't do whatever he wants. If you believe that he is not doing his job (i.e., paying debts, gathering assets, distributing assets) then...