How do I share the proceeds from a wrongful death lawsuit with my five other siblings?

This is a question for your civil attorney. I am not sure why you are asking since the division of the proceeds will be stated in the legal...

If someone doesn't pay taxes can they claim taxes

If your mother is not paying any taxes, it would make no sense for her to pursue claiming additional dependents. It may be best for you and your...

Forgiveness of debt tax law question

I agree with my colleague. The reduction wasn't based on your inability to pay the scheduled debt, it was negotiated to accelerate payment of the...

Can I claim my brother age 55 yr as a dependent exemption on my 2016 taxes.

It seems like you have already researched the requirements of a "qualifying relative", which are: (1) relationship, (2) gross income, and (3)...

What are the typical consequences for breach of fiduciary responsibility

You need to meet with some local probate attorneys and determine what amount of money you need for a retainer to begin the process of opening the...

Mother's Pension

Pension beneficiaries are contractual. You need to contact the pension payor to determine if there is any benefit payable, and if so, to whom.

My cousins dad is in the hospital on life support hes not married and shes the oldest so they appointed her head of things

Your cousin should hire a guardianship attorney to petition the court to open a guardianship for her father so that she can be named as his legal...

How do I find out if there is an irrevocable poa for my mother?

Only your mother could create a POA naming someone else to act on her behalf, so asking your mother who she has named is the first step. From...

All the parties to the deed, including those with a remainder interest, must sign the deed to sell the home. That's why we discourage the use life...

There is no central registry for trusts. It is the trustee's responsibility to notify beneficiaries of their interest. Once notified, the...