I want to get married overseas. Are all foreign marriages recognized in the United States for tax and legal purposes

Most marriages should be accepted. It is best that you share your specific concern about why you doubt the validity. With marriage, the IRS...

What is the most tax-efficient way to transfer ownership in a privately-held C-corp to my family, to avoid taxation upon death?

Upon your death while still owning the stock, the income tax basis is the fair market value as of the date of death. From an income tax point of...

Can I sue her to replace the trees or do I sue the tree service

The safest way is to sue both the neighbor and the tree service. Depending how your lot is set up, the tree service should have known that it may...

What can I do to claim my money?

Since your father will not cooperate, you will need to hire an attorney.

How do I go about getting a copy of my tax return?

Shareholders who own at least 5% of the stock can get the return directly from the IRS.

Can we report a bad nonbusiness debt from 2008 on our taxes?

In the year the debt becomes totally worthless, the loss can be claimed and is treated as a short term capital loss. Whether the debt is...

It is very unusual for an attorney to be hired solely to prepare the real estate transfer document. In most cases, the attorney is representing the...

Question on POA, can a life insurance policy be changed with a POA ?

Unless authorized by the POA, self dealing is not allowed. An example of self dealing is having the POA agent change the life insurance beneficiary...

Do I need a real estate agent to receive money from my buyer and real estate partner, if the home is in Chicago, Illinois?

You should consult with an attorney. You may be able to assign your contract to your partner.

Concerned about consequences if my fiancée accepts $9,000 settlement on pelvic mesh claim from nearly 2 yrs ago.

The attorney representing your fiancée should pay these costs before you are paid anything.