Character themed event fund raiser to raise money for a friend with cancer. Can we use characters to raise money?

If the "Characters" that you refer to are licensed, trademarked, copyrighted etc. (ie Mickey Mouse), and you hope to raise tens of millions, and...

Who claims interest and tax deductions when more than one person is on a deed?

Based upon your facts, I believe that this property is subject to the Passive Activity Rules of the Internal Revenue Code. Be advised that the...

Can I get a 1099c form for taxes for 2014 when I have given a car back in 2009

The 2014 Form 1099-C is directly related to debt forgiveness and NOT at all related to you returning the Toyota. You received the Form 1099-C in...

I was tax exempt for the year 2014. mistakenly I have 9 dependents when I only have 2 dependents?

You should immediately hire a competent Tax Attorney/CPA to amend your prior years income tax returns to reflect what really happened. In my...

Brother passed Jan10th, resident of AZ, no Will or Trust, owned home with a mortgage, what needs to be done?

I recommend consulting with a competent Probate Attorney in your area.

How long does the executor have to enforce the will?

Generally, Last Wills allow the Executor to decide when to distribute the assets from the estate. The Executor is legally responsible for paying...

There is no Illinois law that prohibits a daughter-in-law from notarizing a relatives document. In this case, the trouble is that it just...

I recommend that you consult with a local Elder Law Attorney who can explain the all of options that are available to your friend. The problem...

If you write your own will and have it notarized is this considered a legal document?

DO NOT RELY ON A WILL THAT YOU DRAFTED YOURSELF. Writing your own Will or Trust is like using a rebuilt and refurbished truck transmission in your...

Is a verbal acceptance to a written contract binding in Illinois?

Under the Illinois Statute of Frauds, a contract for the sale of goods worth $500.00 or more must be in writing to be enforceable. I suggest that...