How would a person who just came into a large sum of money reduce their tax burden to the IRS?

Making a donation may reduce the tax burden, but not necessarily. Without knowing the source of the income and the rest of the individual's tax...

It’s headed toward either a court appointed administrator (lawyer) or a spouse as administrator. Various parties at dispute.

From what you've written, I'm assuming you won a judgment in small claims court for $10,000. Although Attorney Love is correct that an outstanding...

You probably don’t need an action to quiet title; however there may be more owners than just the surviving siblings. If the parents did not have...

Who inherits when life insurance beneficiary differs from property settlement & the will?

If you're the named beneficiary on the policy, then you're the rightful owner of the insurance proceeds. Beneficiary designations trump what is...

What are my girlfriends options for when her father passes on getting her fathers home?

A POA is only valid when someone is alive, it is invalid once they're dead. Further, being the POA does not entitle you to any of an individual's...

Can the executor and sole beneficiary of my father‘s estate sale a vehicle before probate is completed

Sure. Just sign a receipt showing that you (as Executor) distributes the car to you (as estate beneficiary). Then it’s your car and you can sell it...

My will was changed from percentages to shares for bequests to 3 beneficiaries. Why is the "share" language used?

I'm not sure why your attorney made this change; however, more concerning is that by making this change they have actually changed the percentages...

If I have a trademarked business name at the federal level and a business does not comply how expensive can the court battle be?

Given that you're located in Asheville, I took a quick look at your federal mark and my guess was correct - your mark disclaims the exclusive right...

The other attorneys are correct. I would also add that your description of the facts made no mention of debts that must be paid. Payment of all...

Does a heir of an estate pay back all property taxes that were paid during probate.

Generally, real estate is not part of the probate estate; therefore, probate estate funds should not be used to pay expenses related to the real...