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Can I file my 2012 tax return as single since I have been separated from my spouse in Washington state for the entire year?
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Answered on April 02, 2013
For Federal Income Tax purposes, you are still married - so you should file married, filing separately.
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If your left a home by a parent and sell the home will there be taxes to be paid to irs the following year on that sale?
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Answered on April 02, 2013
It is not unusual to withhold funds for taxes - or preparation of tax returns.If the house was sold for more than it's value on date of death,...
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I need to apply for guardianship for my husband who is in a nursing home . I need to get
certain information.
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Answered on April 02, 2013
When you become guardian, you will have authority to obtain copies of bank statements. And you may be required to file a inventory of his assets...
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HOW DOES ONE GET A COPY OF THE TRUST AND P.;O.W OF AN UNCOOPERATIVE FAMILY MEMMBER
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Answered on April 02, 2013
First, beneficiaries are not entitled to see a trust until a person has passed away. You can shake things up a bit but applying to be your mother's...
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My aunt died over two months ago. She had no children. I am her nephew . How long does a living trust take to settle?
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Answered on April 02, 2013
If your aunt had a living trust, a successor trustee should have been named in the document. It appears from what you write that your cousin was...
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My brother recently passed away leaving a house. He was unmarried and left no children so our mother is his sole heir.
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Answered on April 02, 2013
Did your brother have a Will? If so, was your mother named as the beneficiary? You have not said why you would like to leave the house titled in...
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Is it worth becoming an administrator to this estate? Am I obligated? I would like assets but can't take on the debts attached.
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Answered on April 02, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. No one is obligated to take on administration of an estate - even when nominated as executor or personal representative....
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My mom died. Is it worthwhile to fight Deed & Codicil leaving all to my daughter vs. the WILL leaving all to me/my brother?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
Since your son is executor of the Will, he will have to discover the value of your mother's assets. You should be served with a Notice of...
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I am buying a house from my parents and we have a verbal agreement that needs to be added to the sales contract. How to word it?
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Answered on March 28, 2013
To be safe (rather than sorry later) please see an attorney to draft the addendum. That is your best security and it will help to avoid family...
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I signed for an ex boyfriend and he is actually the co signer on a car, he abandoned the car & now Im being sued 15000.
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Answered on March 28, 2013
That's what happens when someone co signs a loan - both parties are responsible for payment and if one does not pay, the other is supposed to pay....
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