Grandaughter inherits 1/4 of grandmas estate. she is going thru divorce is spouse entitled to 1/2?

Maybe? It depends..... Were the accounts maintained separately? Were the funds co-mingled? This should be easily resolved by your family law...

Power of attorney in maryland

You need a Guardianship, if you don't have POA. Are these joint accounts? If so, you may be able to access them......

What is the process for preparing/filing a quit claim deed in Anne Arundel County, Maryland?

All deeds in Maryland must be prepared by an attorney, who signs that they prepared it.

What is the best way to avoid paying back so much money from a short sale transaction?

It depends on whether you were insolvent at the time of the sale If you have reached a compromise or settlement with a creditor agreeing to...

Type of Tax Liability on a Joint Account with Mother

Mom's gross estate was subject to MD and Federal estate taxes. MD exempts the first $1Million and the Feds exempt the first $3.5M in 2009. All of...

Tax fraud due to unenforcement of licensing laws

Selective enforcement of laws is a problem. But don't despair. Both the IRS and MD are revenue hungry these days. It may be possible to "Rat"...

Both Maryland and the IRS have statutes of limitations which apply to the collection and assesment of tax. The assessment statute does not start...

How should I file my taxes?

File Carefully! If you file as a joint return, you may be held liable for your husbands taxes, as well as yours. Pay particular attention if your...

What type of accountablility can we legally demand of our dads executor?

Executors operate in a fiduciary capacity, for the benefit of the estate and the creditors and heirs of the same. The executor generally doesn't...

My grandmother has alzheimer's and recently, i took over paying bills for her (as her designated POA).

Keep up the good work. As a POA holder you owe your grandmother fiduciary duties. That includes the payment of her legitimate expenses. Be careful...