My boyfriend and I want to know if he has to adopt my daughter or can we just change her last name! She is 17 years old!

Once your daughter is 18, she can petition the court to change her last name to whatever she wants. She does not have to be adopted to change her...

Need assistance with a special needs trust for a received inheritance

A special needs trust needs to be set up. Were you named as trustee of your sister's portion in the will? If not, the special needs trust would...

How much will it cost to change my last name back?

You will have filing fees in addition to attorney fees. Currently, the filing fees are $185.00.

Im not sure

Whether you are an independent contractor or not depends on the facts and circumstances. There is a checklist at the IRS' website -irs.gov. The...

How do I legally change my last name?

You can petition the Iowa district court in your county to have your name changed. As long as there is no fraudulent intent, the court should...

Divorce decree IPERS QDRO, when ex retires. Since then I was awarded SSI for mental and physical. Can I begin IPERS disability?

The short answer is no. You will receive IPERS under the QDRO when your ex retires although I believe it will be when your ex reaches "normal...

If my 87 year old mother passes away would I be able to get guardianship over my adult brother who is mentally disabled?

The court has to appoint you as guardian. You need to contact an attorney to petition the court to name you as guardian.

You can buy it from her legally, if you pay "fair market value." You need to have a certified appraiser appraise it and then buy it from your...