Questions answered by Stephen Wills Murphy

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We need some answers about who to turn to regarding a property in Texas while we live in Ohio?

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

If her name is on the deed, then she is probably part owner of the property. You should retain a local attorney or title company to do a "title...

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I have self prepared divorce papers and I would like to know what my next step is.

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

I think your next step is to have an attorney review them. I know that you have saved money thus far by using rocketlawyer, but it is worth paying...

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I want to know if I could be responsible for the bills my estranged wife made now that she has passed away. I'm in PA, her VA

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 13, 2012

Because you are still formally married, then under Virginia law you have certain rights to a portion of your wife's assets. And I agree with the...

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My great aunt (paternal grandmother's sister) died widowed, childless, and intestate in 1993 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 13, 2012

Generally, the income of the estate is only income after the death of the decedent, and the basis is the value as of the date of death. Speaking...

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Is there any way I can bring legal action against my sister, wo is executor of my late Mothers estate?

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 13, 2012

You should contact a local Ohio probate attorney. There may be a procedure that is less formal (and less expensive) as filing something through...

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We are planning to sell our home and move in with my mother. How can we avoid capital gains tax on the procedes?

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 12, 2012

I agree with the above. As for capital gains taxes, the key tax provision is that a married couple can shield up to $500,000 in capital gains from...

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Does my ex wife have to report a change in her income to the courts

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 11, 2012

Your remedy would be to file an action to amend the child support. Child support is based on specific tables, so you should review the possible...

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Consensual sex during 6 month separation period.

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 10, 2012

The best answer is that the question of whether you have lived together as husband and wife is a multi-factor test, which will depend on your...

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Mu uncle had a stroke. I am his full power of attorney. What do I need to do to begin conducting his business, financial,

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 10, 2012

I agree with the above. As for when the POA takes effect, the language you are looking for is whether the POA states that it only takes effect...

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Can I be kept out of my parents home if there is no executor of estate after they are deceased?

Stephen's answer | Answered on October 09, 2012

You have not provided enough background for an answer. This will depend on who the owner of the home would be under West Virginia laws of...

Stephen Wills Murphy's Answers (77)

We need some answers about who to turn to regarding a property in Texas while we live in Ohio?

I have self prepared divorce papers and I would like to know what my next step is.

I want to know if I could be responsible for the bills my estranged wife made now that she has passed away. I'm in PA, her VA

My great aunt (paternal grandmother's sister) died widowed, childless, and intestate in 1993 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Is there any way I can bring legal action against my sister, wo is executor of my late Mothers estate?

We are planning to sell our home and move in with my mother. How can we avoid capital gains tax on the procedes?

Does my ex wife have to report a change in her income to the courts

Consensual sex during 6 month separation period.

Mu uncle had a stroke. I am his full power of attorney. What do I need to do to begin conducting his business, financial,

Can I be kept out of my parents home if there is no executor of estate after they are deceased?