How to write a use of property agreement

This gets fairly complex and it will be well worth the time (and expense) to hire a local attorney to handle this work. This is the type of work a...

I would agree with Mr. Fink but would also advise you that, to the extent there are other shareholders, you have an attorney review any buy-sell...

My brother passed away and had no will. He had CDs in trust for me. Does this money go into probate or does it become mine?

If the CD's are either held in a revocable inter vivos trust or your are named as a beneficiary (via POD - pay on death - designation) then they...

I have not paid tax for 8 years believing my employer was paying for me.I am self employed what should I do.

I agree with Mr. Fink - you should get with a CPA immediately and figure out exactly what your liability exposure is and how to best deal with the...

Is my father(executor) allowed to not give the portion of the estate alloted to me?

You should start by obtaining a copy of the recorded will from the clerk of court's office and get the will in front of an attorney for review. A...

How do I obtain a copy of a trust. I am the trustee and it was never given to me. Is it recorded somewhere?

Is the grantor of the trust deceased? If so, are you the primary trustee or a backup trustee? If they are deceased and you are the primary...

Can brother sign off on a property co-owned by brother who passed away?

Please take the time to have your TX attorney review all the paperwork and confirm this is legitimate. The ability of your uncle to sign the deed...

I live in TX and Inherited a personal bank account from my father in law. Do I have to claim the monies as income on my taxes

The inherited assets are not subject to income taxation. You may receive a 1099 from the bank at the end of the year indicating some accrued...

I bought a house in April and my Fiance short saled his home this week. Will there be any implications if we get married 2010

I agree with the prior posts - the short sale should only impact your future husband's credit, and I would definitely consider a premarital...

What are the benefits of forming a family trust vs. LLC for passing on wealth from the royalties of our gas lease?

Mr. Keyt is absolutely correct in that you should consider using both. Generally, the LLC (or LLP, depending on your goals) will own the interest...