When a family member dies, are any of the living family members obligated to pay the deceased's bills.

Family members would not be liable for the decedent's debts unless they were contractually obligated to pay the debt. Generally, the "Estate"...

There is no such thing as "net income" on Form 1040. Call the insurance company and see if they want your AGI (adjusted gross income, line 37) or...

Can one use a personal credit card to charge business expenses and then have the business pay the credit card co. directly?

The best way to handle this is to get a company credit card and charge only business expenses to that card. Personal expenses should always be...

Can adverse posession be claimed if owner of property is deceased and no will in state of virginia?

Mr. Myers is correct - adverse possession is not the appropriate remedy and there are other, more expedient, ways of securing your ownership...

Do I need to look further into this notice regarding estate letter?

I agree - you should look into this more. The notice may be nothing, but then again, you never know, and you can determine the significance of...

How can I recover compensation from an estate which excluded me as an heir?

If your cousin was competent at the time she removed you from her will you likely have no recourse. You have no right to receive estate assets as...

I live in Pa and was told by a lawyer that my mom does not need a will as I am the only child.

Generally, if there is no surviving spouse, the issue (i.e. children) of the decedent will inherit everything. There are, however, other reasons...

Can a Trustee of a will change the wishes of the deceased

I agree - you should get with a local attorney immediately, as this could arguably be a breach of fiduciary duty. Good luck. NOTE: If you find...

Dose power of attorney overright a will ?

No - a POA is only effective during the life of the grantor, and a will is only effective after the death of the grantor. They are two completely...

Is it possible that the irs in texas and in california took much of my retirement ? i 60 yrs. old when i retired last year.

I would suggest you get with a local accountant and have them run the numbers to show you exactly what happened to the money, as an accountant can...