I received a ticket, and it's my first one. Do I need a judges approval to take a driving course?

This will depend upon the court. Some courts offer what is known as a court referral program. If you are a first time offender and the charge is...

My ex-husband died and we have 2 children 9 & 11. He had no will or life insurance - Maryland - what do I do?

Without a will, your ex-husband's property will pass according to the laws of intestacy. Interpreting intestate laws without an attorney is not...

Should I establish my new small business as a sole proprietorship or LLC?

Just for clarification, you can be a "sole proprietor" and have a business entity. An individual who forms an LLC, yet is the only member of the...

This will depend upon two facts. First, did you file a trademark with the Patent and Trademark Office? If not, then you do not have nationwide...

If I signed my wife's tax return for her, what is my liability

In all likelihood, there have been no damages if the return was accurate. However, if your wife would have been able to obtain additional tax...

I have a tax return of a inmate that is still in prison. He signed the check over to me, and my bank won't let me deposit it in

Does the inmate have an account with the bank at which you are trying to deposit the check? If he doesn't, then the bank does not have his...

Should I establish my new small business as a sole proprietorship or LLC?

I'm not sure what the bank means by "sole proprietor." Legally, a sole proprietorship is a type of business entity which is owned and run by one...

Question on what is considered income in an offer in compromise

The I.R.S. will require that you list the income of yourself as well as your wife. Although this was your personal tax debt, and although it was...

I live in California and owe back taxes. Will my soon to be spouse be responsible? How do I protect him and his assets?

Additionally, you may wish to speak with an attorney regarding how you may keep the property separate so that it will not constitute marital...

Do I need to fill out all the articles in the Operating Agreement? Will that help if I just fill out some basic information?

An operating agreement can be as detailed as you like. You'll certainly want to include what your ownership interest is and how the two of you...