My mother passed away recently; she and I had a joint checking account; can I divide the balance up among kids w/o legal problem
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Answered on March 07, 2012
Mr. Morgan gives a great answer. I would note that you are under no obligation under most circumstances to share that money if you are the...
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Yesterday I was summoned for old home owner taxes for a house I have not lived in for two years. Can they do this?
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Answered on March 07, 2012
Do you owe the taxes? If you owe the taxes, the fact that you haven't lived there does not matter. If a summons has to be personally served, the...
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I just got a random call from a debt collector claiming that I did not pay my CPA for my taxes in 2010 (09 return). Do I owe it?
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Answered on March 06, 2012
Did the company/CPA prepare your tax return or not? Did you pay or not? It is common for any business to hire an outside debt collector to collect...
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Do I have to pay inheritance taxes?
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Answered on March 06, 2012
According to the PA statutes and instructions for the inheritance tax return this was not be taxable. Were the transfer (you say "sold" but really...
Inheritance taxes for property owned as joint tenants with rights of survivorship?
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Answered on March 05, 2012
For PA purposes only 1/2 of the value will be taxed on a joint asset. The value used is the fair market value as of the date of death. This is...
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Certification of Trust
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Answered on March 02, 2012
By way of example if this is a living trust it might say:
Bob Smith, Trustee of the Bob Smith Revocable Living Trust under trust agreement dated...
Time limit on property deed changes and are title searches necessary?
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Answered on March 02, 2012
The prior attorneys are correct. Your clerk is just trying to CYA. It is probably not a bad idea to review all deeds, insurance, etc. just to be...
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Can I have COBRA and later HIPAA health insurance coverage even though my new employer offers health insurance?
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Answered on March 02, 2012
I agree with the prior attorneys that your question is a bit confusing. Also, COBRA is typically much more expensive than any employer sponsored...
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I will be inheriting a sum of money from my mother's estate in Europe and inheritance taxes will be deducted there.
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Answered on February 29, 2012
I agree with the prior attorneys. While I would also advise at the least consulting with a CPA and an attorney for your own estate planning take...
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
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Answered on February 28, 2012
Hello, sorry to hear of your situation. I believe you are confusing terms. You are speaking of your father and saying he is deceased. Therefore...