Filing the disclaimer after your mother's death is the way to go. The share that you would have received may go to your siblings, your...

Greetings I have a judgment that is over 15 years old (it has been renewed). The original judgment was for about 10,000

I respectfully disagree with those who say the taxability of the loan forgiveness depends upon whether or not a form 1099C is issued. An...

Designer/Consultant asking for cash instead of check to save taxes?

There is nothing wrong with a company asking to be paid in cash. The company may not accept the risk that the check will be NSF. However, if...

Why does PA use my ex husband's wife's income to figure his tax bracket but they don't use it as income to figure my support?

You should be thankful he is filing jointly with his new spouse. As a married person, you husband may file his return either as married filing...

If Medicaid has a lien on a house willed to me can my uncle take the house?

The fact that your grandfather left you his house in his will does NOT mean that you will automatically receive the house. The executor is...

My mother recently passed away her house is worth about 45000 she has a lien on the property from opportunities of chengo for 25

You will need to meet with an attorney to get your answer. Assuming the home was only in your mother's name, your mother's executor is the...

Does money used from a trust to buy gifts need to be returned when items are no longer needed?

You have not stated how much the furniture is worth. If the furniture is not very valuable, you can tell your sisters to pick up the furniture and...

My name was on savings account when Mother passed away, is it mine to do as I wish? It was not listed in will.Chicago, Illinois.

There is a strong presumption that a surviving joint tenant can keep the account after the first death. However, if there is evidence that you were...

What is the best way to protect my home (and other assets) from potential creditors and lawsuits?

You should consider taking the title to your home in tenancy by the entirety. In Illinois, a home owned in tenancy by entirety by a married couple...

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My brother has POA for my mom who in assisted living, he gave me permission to move into her house because I had no where to go.

Your brother, who is your mother's agent, has a duty to act in your mother's best interest. I suspect that your brother will be selling your...