A trust fund was set up and it was a bit unclear as to how the money should be distributed

A bank acting as trustee is providing the service for a fee. They are entitled to a reasonable fee for the service they rendered, if any. It is...

Can someone please share some tips on how to get a serious theft case investigated and prosecuted? It's NOT a civil matter!

This is not really a civil rights issue, but I suggest you contact the Denver District Attorney or prosecutor's office to see if they can help.

Amended tax return and changing from jointly to separately?

You can't change a status from married filing jointly, unfortunately. The other way around is ok.

If I helped support my mom in 2013 financially and she was married. Can I claim her as a dependent and what proof do I need?

Assuming that she does not file jointly with her husband, does not have gross income of over $3,900 (which she shouldn't if all she has is SS) and...

My mother left her house to her children by her will. She had no other assets. Does the will have to go through probate

Yes. You will need to probate the will to pass title to the children. Otherwise, her husband could file to be administrator and claim his...

I'm being asked to submit falsified numbers to an accountant for taxes.

You could be found liable and charged with a crime if you provide false information to the accountant for purposes of preparing a tax return.

My wife's ex husband has been paid his living expenses as a normal business expense. They are not hitting his W2. Is this legal?

It is likely to be tax fraud and fraud on the support court. You don't say how this is accomplished. Is he an owner of the business? Without...

What happens when reporting a gun?

You will remain anonymous if you don't give them your name. If you give them your name, and they arrest him for charges, the police and...

Do I have to pay income tax on an out-of-court insurance settlement?

It sounds to me like your settlement should not be included in taxable income. Here is a portion of the relevant federal tax statute: Except in...

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Do police have probable cause to run auto license just by pulling up behind while waiting for the signal light to change?

You have no privacy interest in the plate number on your car, or if the police know you and recognize you on the information that they look up...