Your may file your income tax return either as married filing separately or jointly with your spouse. If you file jointly with your spouse, your...

Is it legal to pay a family member to care for a parent from the parents assets?

You will need to consult with an elder law attorney. You are concerned about qualifying for Medicaid. Each state has its own rules about...

How can I stop my grandmother's boyfriend from instituting a new Will and testament, even though she's senile and just had

This appears to be elder abuse. You can report this to the State of Illinois by calling: 1-866-800-1409. Go to this site for more...

I have cared for my mother for yrs. My siblings have not helped. Can I get her 10,000 estate? She willed it to all 3.

Your mother is alive and it is unknown whether she will die owning any assets. It is your mother's decision whom she wants to leave her assets...

Does my employer assigning a work site for locality pay affect my tax home for IRS expenses?

Your tax home is in the home office city. You decided to live in a distant city. You are fortunate that your employer allows you to work at home...

My son got rear ended by an underage drunk driver suffered a concussion and cat scan said his back is injured

You should decide if you want to see an attorney. Based upon your facts, an attorney may suggest that you hire a personal investigator to...

You should ask your probate attorney. Most likely, it was expected that everyone would sign the paper work before the probate case is filed....

You are required to report all of your gross income. However, if you have a loss and it appears to be a hobby, the IRS may not allow you to...

My Dad wants to forward to me an inheritance he received from his Dad's estate.

Your father must contact his bankruptcy attorney to let him know about the inheritance. (If you were to cash your father's check, the IRS has...

My elderly mom was positioned to fall down, can I sue? The ALF is negligent by design. She fell down and is now senile.

Since you say the staff is abusive, you should transfer her ASAP somewhere else. The first thing you must do is to stop the abuse!