If the death certificate costs are almost what the bonds are worth, the best thing to do is to abandon the bonds.

1040NR for married people : 1 or 2 forms to fill ?

Your accountant was correct to file separate returns for each of you. You may want to do an internet search for form 1040NR instructions.

Water Bill Payment In a Foreclosed Home

I agree with the other answers. If you do not make payment arrangements, the village may turn off your water.

Estate; gift before passing away

The other attorneys statements are correct. In plain English, you must prove that your father gave you the object before he died. You...

Should I sell now or wait until the trust becomes ours?

For Medicaid purposes, the home is an exempt asset. If the house is sold, the money received is a non-exempt asset. In Illinois, a Medicaid...

How screwed am I? I need some tax advice.

You should hire a CPA to compute your estimated tax payments and pay the taxes that are due ASAP. You will be assessed an estimated tax penalty...

Can we sue

You say the seller told you: "they had no clue about the septic was located." This statement should have placed you on notice to do your own due...

Can a sole beneficiary take a mortgage out on a home that is in trust until the beneficiary turns 35?

Assuming your trustee has the authority to obtain loans, it may be possible to get a loan. However, in practice, most lenders would not have...

Revoke Durable Power of Attorney

You would create a new power of attorney for property, which says it revokes all prior POAs. You would inform your old agent and any person who...

Does my mom need to change trust

You should contact an attorney and discuss your needs. Your plan appears to assumes certain things will happen in the future: You will...