Can a surviving parent - father- sign deed for minor child. The mother is deceased, and the minor is an heir to real property

In general, parent has the duty to manage the minor child's estate. The Texas Family Code states in part as follows: Sec. 151.001. RIGHTS AND...

If I get legally separated from my husband, can the IRS come after me for his back taxes?

First, unlike more enlightened states, one cannot become legally separated under the law in the State of Texas. From a practical standpoint,...

I want to establishing a living trust for my estate...how do I handle my children from a previous marriage and my now partner?

Your situation is common in that you want to balance your partner's need for financial help while preserving and passing on assets to your kids and...

Do I Need to sign a "Waiver of Citation, Affidavit and Disclaimer"?

A request to sign a waiver of citation is common, however the request that you sign an affidavit and disclaimer is of concern. Read the document...

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Spousal support in California is based upon a complex set of factors, including the financial state, education and training, income and needs of...

IRS Late filing Penalty

I assume when you say a DE, you mean a disregarded entity for tax purposes. Was the underlying business entity a partnership or a limited...

Tax Return... Dependent!

The number of personal exemptions (usually joint taxpayer spouses) is declared on both the first and second page of a 1040 income tax return. As a...

My ex claimed a child on her taxes that was said to be my exemption in the divorce decree. What can i do?

You have two choices in this instance. First, you may claim the child on your return and attach a copy of the relevant portion of the divorce...

Who can claim us on their taxes?

This is a complex questions and the answer is influenced by whether or not you earned any income and if so, how much. Other factors are your age...

Family Law - mom tested false positive due to Rx painkillers, CPS is trying to take the baby, what to do?

I've represented hundreds of parents involved in CPS removal cases and one thing is for certain: one has to fight tooth and nail from the...

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