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My father died 2 yrs ago I just found his will made out 1988 will leaving me his assets,his current wife was not mentioned.
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Answered on May 18, 2015
Your father's will controls the disposition of assets that are in his name alone. If your father's assets were in joint tenancy with his current...
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I am getting ready to build a home with an elderly family member, she is helping pay for the home with a down payment.
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Answered on May 18, 2015
Re: Can elderly relative leave her portion of home to others?
It depends upon on how title is take to the property.
If you take title as...
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How does the money get distrubted after a settlement is awarded? Do attorneys get paid before or after the settlement is taxed?
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Answered on May 15, 2015
You will be required to report as income the gross amount of the settlement. The attorney fee is deductible as an itemized deduction.
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If we have updated wills in PA, with a notary and witnesses, are they legal or do I need a lawyer to see them, too ?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
There is no requirement that an attorney review a will for it to be valid.
However, it is best to have an attorney's insight on the will....
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If all my assets are in a trust and I go into nursing home for long term care can I go on Medicaid and not touch assets?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
You need an attorney who knows the Medicaid rules.
Since nursing home costs is a common concern of seniors, you should concentrate on Elder Law...
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International student used Turbo Tax to file taxes. How do I amend?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
IRS form 1040X is used to amend individual tax returns.
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Qualifying for medicare/Medicaid for a nursing home if spent money in last 5 years.
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Answered on May 13, 2015
You will need to retain someone licensed in PA to assist your mother. Your can either retain the person yourself or hire a local attorney to select...
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I have a federal tax lien on my house, if my boyfriend buys a camper and puts my name on it can irs put a lien on it?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
Yes. The IRS can file a lien, which would be encumber all of your property, including the camper.
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Dad is Getting help with backtaxes & the lawyer is requesting copies of my taxes to make sure he can't claim me. Is it necessary
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Answered on May 13, 2015
You are not required to provide your return.
However, if you dad did support you for these years, you could answer the attorney's questions or...
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How do u change a trustee if he is deceased and there is no successor?
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Answered on May 07, 2015
You will need to file a court case to have a successor trustee appointed by the court. You should retain an attorney to assist you in this matter.
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