I am guardian for spouse with dementia. Since, in Ohio, all is considered marital property, what can I spend "his" money on?

In Ohio, guardians can spend money only on those things the probate court approve. This assumes that you did go to your county probate court to be...

At my mother's death, my stepfather received a life estate. He is 82, the house sold for $195,000.. How much is a small reward

How was your stepfather given a life estate? Was it through a "transfer on death" instrument? Was it through probate court? Was it through your...

I am so sorry for your problems. Consider yourself sort of lucky that you found out, before there was nothing you can do. The first thing I...

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My father passed away a few months ago. I knew he did not add his wife to the deed when he bought the house (they were married

A) Ohio law requires that all Wills be filed in the appropriate county Probate Court. B) Ohio law specifies that a surviving spouse can accept...

What can you do when a city doesnt back up city zonning ordince. this a house that sat without anyone living in the house .

You need to see a land use/zoning attorney who practices in your area. This is not something you can do on your own.

I received a monetary settlement of $42,000.00 (1/2 or my ex's stock from his workplace)... do I have to pay taxes on this money

I tend to agree with the other attorneys. It probably should not be taxable income. The IRS computer just had wrong information put in, and thus...

Selling short sale. Have been waitng for forclousure for over 2 yeaars. What an I do to prevent sale taxes on forgiven loan

There is no sales tax on a forgiven loan. The amount forgiven is typically treated as income to you. The creditor will send you a 1099-C with the...

Can a tax lawyer do a better job than say tax masters

Mr. Buck is on target. Hire someone who has a professional reputation and a professional license to protect. I have had many clients who have...

I agree with Mr. Atchley that you should get a transcript of this return. I also agree that much of this mess belongs in divorce court (or...

How do I claim laborers paid in cash as a business expense?

That's a very good question. Why will you be paying them with cash? Will you have them fill out the necessary IRS forms to be either an employee...