You can report royalty income on schedule C of your personal income tax return and deduct any related expenses. No need to set up a business entity.

It's not at all clear why you want to set up a trust, and without more information, nobody on this forum can properly advise you. It sounds as...

As a general rule, when inherited property is sold, the heirs receive a step-up in basis, which means there will not be any capital gains tax.

Well, you can't file an action in small claims court, because it sounds like the seller is judgment proof. And you can't fight the IRS. Chalk...

Filing fee (in Franklin County) is $128, and publication, if required, is $30-$60. Probate Court staff can help you with the application, so you...

You cannot sue the judge or the court. Try writing your daughter a letter explaining to her what happened.

Bank employees like to give legal advice even though they are not qualified to do this. You really can't rely on the "legal advice" that they give...

This is not an attorney referral service. You need to do your own research. Call your local bar association and ask for the names of attorneys...

The IRS can (and probably will) take your federal tax refund. If you claimed your GF on your state income tax return, then the state will take...

You need to consult a CPA who deals with foreign income issues.