My Mom recently passed, no will/estate. Most assets were joint w/Dad except C/Cs & stock options . Need advice on how to handle.

You have identified the issue perfectly. It may not be worth pursuing or opening the estate. The debts that she had are hers alone payable...

My daughters father wants to claim her on his taxes but is not on her birth certificate, can I petition against him claiming her

I would contact a CPA to assist you. If I were you I would still file and claim them if you are legally entitled (if you meet the criteria as in...

Plz HELP My father has two houses both in his name. 1 home is paid for the other has a mortgage. my dad now needs medicade. (?)

First of all, you need to relax. Second you need to hire an attorney. Only the attorney can advise you as to your father's rights and his...

I am to receive an inheritance this year from my Grandparents trust (Indiana), and I live in Texas. Will I have to pay taxes?

The other answer is quite good and comprehensive. The general rule is that inheritances received are not taxable for income tax purposes of the...

I am the guardian conservator for my mentally disabled brother. Do I need to have a will prepared for him?

If he does not have capacity he cannot sign / execute a will. An agent under a POA or a named Guardian also cannot execute a will for someone. ...

Is it possible to flag a SSN so only the parents can claim them on taxes?

The reason it has not been picked up yet is probably because it is low priority or no one has alerted the IRS. If the child had been claimed on...

Regarding taxes for a home purchased in PA

I have to presume since you already own the home, you are talking about a property tax issue and if your property taxes/assessment is fair? You...

My dad recently passed away and my sister claims to have POA. When it came down to it, his funeral arrangements were terrible!

Firstly, a POA or power of attorney gives a person the right to act as "agent" for another person (the "principal") during their life when they are...

Can someone sue me if they pushed my door open and cut themselves?

They can sue you. The question is can they win. Let the insurance company handle it, but if you want independent advice seek out an attorney who...

Probate Question. Am I required to give a deposition without knowing exactly what I am being accused of from the petitioner?

You need an attorney in order to be advised of your rights. To answer some of your questions, a deposition is always within the purview of a court...

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