Can I elect to use a 1031 exchange in tandem with the business opportunity zone program?

Whether the property is in an opportunity zone should be irrelevant.

How do I keep a spouse from getting rights to my business?

You have raised a number of issues that necessitate your consultation with a lawyer. You write “your name is on the business.” That could mean any...

If I’m someone’s new guardian, am I and the one I’m taking care of responsible for the financial burdens of the former?

Your question is fact-dependent and poses legal issues relating both to the laws of guardianship and probate. If your mother’s estate had not been...

Depending upon the circumstances, you may have causes of action for breach of contract and fraud in the inducement, among other things.

What do I need to do to get my deceased father's home in my name?

How quickly a probate court will move forward to appoint you as executor of the estate depends upon a number of factors. In the meantime, you need...

Am I able to deposit this in to my account and if not how long does it need to sit in an estate account afterwards?

Obtain a bank account for the Estate and deposit the funds into that bank account. Do not commingle the funds by depositing the check into your...

What can be done to overturn a default judgment where plaintiff forged an email document and passed it off as a contract?

You may file a Motion to Vacate Judgment and/or Set Aside Judgment. However, what is vitally important to note is that you will need to provide (in...

How to probate 3 estates when 2 have wills and one does not?

Before initiating the probate process, I recommend that you determine the total value of the estate; that is, assets, like real estate, for...

I have a question about the 15K/year gift tax.

The short answer is yes; that is, without incurring gift tax liability, your mother can give an unlimited number of $15,000 gifts to separate...

Creating an LLC in Montana so I can purchase and rent out RV

Simply forming an LLC does not result in tax avoidance. Once you've formed an LLC, you can choose to have any income you receive from the LCC...