What can I do if my ex husband claims my 20 yr old college son on his taxes when I have sole custody tho he pays child support?

It appears you have the upper hand. If you both put him down (using his SS#) they IRS will cross reference the SS#s and see that he is claimed...

Mother in law had a simple will...lawyer has charged almost 6,000 does this sound right

I agree that you are entitled to an explanation. However, you should note the fact that just because the "will" was "simple" does not mean the...

If I inherited land and the deed is solely in my name can I sell the property to whomever I wish?

I agree with Mr. Frederick - I would just want to absolutely confirm that the administration of the estate is complete and that the deed has been...

I agree with Mr. Frederick, however, I would add that if all the beneficiaries effected by this transaction agree to the transaction it could be...

What are the legal fees involved for an estate attorney to finalize/distribute an estate in the state of NJ with 2 administrator

Just to clarify, I would say that the legal fees aren't really going to be based on the fact that there are 2 administrators, although if you have...

It does not matter if it is an inheritance or a gift (it is an inheritance therefore it is his). The issue is whether these funds were co-mingled...

We are going to be new parents and want to put in place a living trust. Can we add our child to the trust before they are born?

Congrats on the baby! I agree that you can provide for the child/future children now with a living trust. If things had to be amended later it is...

How would I get financial power for my brother who is incapacitated due to a head injury for buriel purposes when he pass?

It is good that you have health care power of attorney. However it sounds like, when you say an attorney "filed for" you mean there is some type...

Is the gain or loss on the sale of a house taken into account in determining Estate value?

I will add to what the prior attorneys have said: the value for estate purposes is the FMV. However, when the house is sold, the value of the...

Do I have any rights against my stepfather?

You have not stated if there was a will, or if there is a probate opened and where (I assume NY?). That would be the best place to start. Many...