US Tax Law for Resident Alien

As a resident alien, you are required to report world wide income (interest, dividends, etc.). A gift of cash is not considered income. You...

In North Carolina there is no income limit for Medicaid for nursing home care. Medicaid does not pay for assisted living - the income limit you...

Do you make house calls as I am a 90 year old woman who is immobile? I live in the Grove Arcade.

I am licensed in Florida with offices there and in NC. I will be in Asheville next month (staying at the Grove Park Inn) and would be happy to...

Will my brother,executor to our dads will in NC be legally liable for any claims,when all monies are dispersed?He wll be trustee

There are several other issues to be dealt with also. Under NC law, the real estate generally belong to the beneficiaries under the will (or the...

Medicaid patient liability

After your mother's death, the state may file a claim against her estate asking for repayment, but no repayment should be required during her life....

I received a check made out to the estate of my dad's name. He left no will How can i get it cashed?

Since your father lived in California at the time of his death, you will not be able to utilize a North Carolina small estate procedure, but will...

Is the attorney liable for mistakes made in paying real estate taxes at closing.

Yes, absent extenuating circumstances. The aggrieved party should contact the attorney to see if he or she will make payment of the amount due. It...

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Irrevocable life insurance trust

Yes, but depending on how the trust is designed, special language may be necessary to avoid estate tax problems.

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Trustee

I serve as trustee of several life insurance trusts and would be happy to speak with you to see if we can come to an arrangement about a fixed fee....

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My estate lawyer has missed the deadline for my widow allowance is there anything I can do in the state of NC?

There's nothing you can do as far as the court is concerned, but you can consider filing suit against the attorney for malpractice and filing a...