Is this legal for a business to do?

I agree with the previous responses that this sounds highly questionable, but that more facts are needed. Assuming you never signed and agreed to...

Can we three children create a single trust for the mineral rights and make ourselves co-trustees?

I agree with the previous respondent that this sounds possible, but that an LLC might be a more practical and effective solution (all assuming that...

For tax purposes, what would be my cost basis?

I'm actually not sure I agree with the previous answer. When your mom deeded 1/2 the property to you as a joint tenant, you acquired a legal right...

I was fired from my job without cause. Can they do that? Can they block my 401k money too?

With regard to your 401(k) rights, I'd suggest asking your plan administrator for your Summary Plan Description (SPD) and Statement of Benefits. ...

Tax write offs in the workplace.

I suggest that you review the IRS Publication 15-B (Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits), specifically the section on "Meals" and then consult...

Do we really need a 409A valuation for a very early stage startup?

I think that sounds right, as a best practice if you grant stock options. However, you might consider considering restricted stock instead of...

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Accrued Sick Time

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has the following Q&As which suggests that your employer may be required to pay you for...

If your employer paid the premium, then your LTD payments will be fully subject to federal income tax (and probably state income tax too). See IRS...

My employer has not paid my health care contributions. Mine are deducted automatically from my paycheck. What are my options?

That's a very unfortunate fact pattern. Sounds like it could be a fiduciary breach by your employer in violation of ERISA. Your employer could...

Is there a timeframe in which a company MUST deposit an employee's 401K contribution into the employee's account?

The law that governs your question is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and the Department of Labor (DOL) is generally...