Is there a law being decided in the courts about a tenant's right to smoke in their rental unit?

I think you need to consult with a landlord tenant attorney in Wa. to help you determine your rights. they will have to review your lease as well...

Can our soon-to-be ex daughter-in-law take the life insurance policy we took out on our son years ago?

Who owns the policy? Did you give it to your son who then could have given it to his new wife? Do you own it? These are important questions for...

Is there a question ? I am not sure what your issue is.

Using independent contractors on an ongoing basis - What are the best practices? What about foreign ICs? (Employment law)

You may want to consult with a business attorney but as a CPA I will say most of what you are quoted is akin to an independent contractor...

Am I entitled a fee for being the independent executor? And should I add a person's name to the account after we get the farm ?

You are absolutely entitled to a fee. Your attorney should be able to assist in calculating a reasonable fee under state law.

IRS problem - I run a small business and have only had 0-2 employees at any one time over the past 10 or so years.

I would suggest you prepare returns for all the years for which you have available records and send them to the agent who sent you your letter. It...

Where do I begin?

You need to consult with a local estate planning attorney to review the specific facts and see what options they can offer you to pursue this. Too...

Can our father change executor-trustees to his and our mother's living trusts while our mother was incapacitated w/ Alzheimer's?

You need to consult with a CA estate planning attorney in your area. The reality is this question is totally dependent on the language in the...

Petition for Appointment of Conservatorship - Independent Powers under Cal. Prob. 2590. Can I add powers to the Order?

Your best approach is to discuss this matter with an estate planning attorney who handled this to begin with and see what options you might have at...

My mother passed away and I owe 3 years back taxes and back registration fee's for her Mobil Home where i was taking care of her

You can consult with a local bar association referral service and they may be able to get you some names of attorneys doing pro bono work. Talk to...