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My Ex Husband was notified that on a past jointly filed return we owed monies. Ex contacted me and said "we owe"...

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 23, 2011

This is probably not what you want to hear, but if it was a joint return and you signed it, then you and your spouse are jointly and severally...

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Is membership with a non profit organization 501c3 tax deductible our organization doesn't give an product with membership.

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2011

It essentially depends on exacty how the monies are characterized when given. If you are making a donation to the charity then it is deductible. ...

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Can my house be taken for medical debt?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2011

If your mother is a medicaid recipient then upon her death the state of Texas has a right of reimbursement for monies spend on her behalf and the...

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I was told that the nursing home can/will take my grandmothers' home away from us when she passes away, can this be done if the

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 20, 2011

The nursing home can't take your grandmother's home. On the other hand, if your grandmother is a mediCAID recipient, then the state of Texas has a...

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Can a gift deed be reversed if the donor was unclear and not in agreement with terms?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 15, 2011

A very complicated question.... I'm not sure I fully understand all of the assertions here, but in order to make a gift, a person has to have...

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Tax question. Do parents of minor file separate tax return for their income?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 15, 2011

Kiddie Tax: If a child's interest plus dividends plus other investment income total more than $1,900, part of the child's income will be taxed...

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Will in Probate Should I Sign the waiver?

Arthur's answer | Answered on August 15, 2011

The attorney your sister hired represents the estate. If your dad had a will, then the property he owned at his death passed according to the...

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How can I find out if I was a beneficiary or in my father's will?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

Let me add a tidbit about Texas Law. First if you know the county in which your dad died, that is the county in which jurisdiction for a probate...

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I am trying to collect on my deceased father's $1000 insurance policy. The beneficiary is also deceased, so the insurance

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

A small estate affidavit requires a submission to a local probate court and an order. Typically you will need a lawyer to assist you because as...

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My dad has oil royalities and payments will start soon. Can he redisribute it to his children?

Arthur's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

The fact that your dad is entitled to oil royalties indicates that he owns an interest in some oil and gas property that has some value. He could...

Arthur Harold Geffen's Answers (2876)

My Ex Husband was notified that on a past jointly filed return we owed monies. Ex contacted me and said "we owe"...

Is membership with a non profit organization 501c3 tax deductible our organization doesn't give an product with membership.

Can my house be taken for medical debt?

I was told that the nursing home can/will take my grandmothers' home away from us when she passes away, can this be done if the

Can a gift deed be reversed if the donor was unclear and not in agreement with terms?

Tax question. Do parents of minor file separate tax return for their income?

Will in Probate Should I Sign the waiver?

How can I find out if I was a beneficiary or in my father's will?

I am trying to collect on my deceased father's $1000 insurance policy. The beneficiary is also deceased, so the insurance

My dad has oil royalities and payments will start soon. Can he redisribute it to his children?