I want to quick claim deed my condo to my son and family (total of 7).

The gift tax annual exclusion is now $15,000 per person. However, I would think carefully before giving your property to seven people. There are...

Spouse's name necessary on title for home loan in NC?

The law does not require that your spouse's name be on the deed, but the bank will require that your spouse sign the deed of trust securing the...

Can a lawyer act as health care proxy if you don't have one?

Yes. I have served in that role for several of my clients.

If I give a 200,000 dollar gift to my wife how much taxes do I pay ?

If your wife is a U.S. citizen, gifts are tax-free because of the unlimited marital deduction. If she is not a U.S. citizen, you can give $152,000...

Will he have to pay US income taxes on his income and then after this pay Canadian taxes on his income too?

U.S income taxes will be due on earnings while working in the U.S., but the U.S. and Canada have an income tax treaty, so there's no double taxation.

I agree with my colleague, but would add that there also tax particularly (capital gain) considerations to take into account.

I'm graduating college. My friend in the US wants us to meet after I finish my studies. How should I go about getting a visa?

This is an immigration law question. I'm not an immigration lawyer, but your need for and ability to get a visa to visit the U.S. depend on your...

How do we go about getting a property retitled?

A Florida licensed attorney can prepare a deed for your mother's signature and then file it in the County Clerk's office. It all can be done by...

Tax question about estates and income in North Carolina ?

You are correct that North Carolina does not have an inheritance tax, but this is an income tax matter, not an inheritance tax matter. I imagine...

My best options? your advise.

Hire an attorney help you seek Innocent Spouse Relief. If successful, you will not be legally responsible for the taxes.