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Husband died intestate - no will. ONLY his name was on the mortgage, now need to get it in my name. How do I go about that?

Dana's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

I am sorry for your loss and the hail damage. What we need to know is how the home was titled. If it was only in your husband's name, then you...

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I just received a 2566 letter from the IRS. It's saying I owe some ungodly amount of money. I may owe some, but not that much.

Dana's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

When you do not file a tax return, and income is reported to you by the payers, such as 1099s or W-2s, the IRS will attempt to secure the tax...

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My mother has life estate with the remainder to her heirs, Sandra & Shelia to share and share alike. My sister died in 2008.

Dana's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

Glen is absolutely right. Any lawyer, to give you a reliable answer, must see the document where the language occurs. It may sound like a simple...

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As legal Power of Attorney for a senior family member, how or what is the legal process of obtaining ownership of property in GA

Dana's answer | Answered on May 16, 2013

The holder of a power of attorney doesn't acquire ownership of the property of the principal (the person who gave you the power) . You are...

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Hello, I am looking for someone that can assist me with debt cancelation taxes IRS is coming after me for from few years ago.

Dana's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

This is not an uncommon situation. Please meet with a professional tax preparer, like a CPA or tax attorney. They can help you with the...

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My aunt has no husband,parents, brothers or sisters and died without a will who gets the money from her estate

Dana's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

I am assuming your aunt did not have any children, though you did not mention that in your question. Her estate will pass by "intestate succession"...

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Is joint tenancy with right of survivorship the best and only choice?

Dana's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

To specifically answer your questions, you have a couple choices. One you already mentioned, converting your tenants in common deed to a joint...

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In same sex relationship & going to have a child via AI. Do need to see a lawyer for full rights to child ?

Dana's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

I would like to reiterate what my colleagues have said. You do need to do a 2nd Parent Adoption. Please don't put this off. This is more important...

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I was married in a state where same sex marriages are legal. Do you think changing my name will have any legal consequences?

Dana's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Normally changing your name on your personal documents requires presenting either a marriage license or a name change order from a court. If you...

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Annulment of Same Sex Marriage

Dana's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

This is real complications of marriage in those states with marriage equality. You will need to bring the annulment or divorce in a state that...

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Husband died intestate - no will. ONLY his name was on the mortgage, now need to get it in my name. How do I go about that?

I just received a 2566 letter from the IRS. It's saying I owe some ungodly amount of money. I may owe some, but not that much.

My mother has life estate with the remainder to her heirs, Sandra & Shelia to share and share alike. My sister died in 2008.

As legal Power of Attorney for a senior family member, how or what is the legal process of obtaining ownership of property in GA

Hello, I am looking for someone that can assist me with debt cancelation taxes IRS is coming after me for from few years ago.

My aunt has no husband,parents, brothers or sisters and died without a will who gets the money from her estate

Is joint tenancy with right of survivorship the best and only choice?

In same sex relationship & going to have a child via AI. Do need to see a lawyer for full rights to child ?

I was married in a state where same sex marriages are legal. Do you think changing my name will have any legal consequences?

Annulment of Same Sex Marriage