Questions answered by Clifford Scott Omo

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Is Tax Penalty under IRC 6663 a criminal offense that is also considered a Crime involving Moral Turpitude?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 29, 2011

I would agree with Mr. Fromm on this one. Civil penalty is not a crime. If you were not convicted of a crime, then I would probably not be...

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Can you 1035 exchange a 2nd to die policy after first death to a single life policy

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 29, 2011

If it is a single life policy and the first person is dead, seems to me that the policy should be paid out and the second person could just use...

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Can you speak on behalf of someone for me? And would u charge me?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 29, 2011

Speak for someone else for you? An attorney could speak on your behalf and they would charge you. They would not speak on someone else's behalf...

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What percent of the appraisal price can I sell a home in probate in Texas?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 29, 2011

There is no set percentage. Generally you are only required to sell for the fair market value. If it is less than FMV, I would make sure that you...

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My husband died last year and left a will stating that I get all of his estate.Do I need a lawyer?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 29, 2011

Yes, you will need a lawyer. Since there are kids from a prior marriage, if the house is separate property, Texas intestacy law would provide that...

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MY STEP BROTHERS ARE TAKING ME TO COURT,TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE HOUSE MY MOTHER LEFT ME IN HER WILL, THE HOUSE I PAID FOR

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 26, 2011

If the will has not been probated, you may want to file a probate application to assert your ownership rights. If it has been more than 4 years...

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Guardship ederly ill parent i am only child

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 22, 2011

A power of attorney is not going to work if there is not already one in place. Not only because she may not be competent, but because it doesn't...

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Can we modify the form Chapter 34 or use it as a template to create our own agreement?

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

You should contact Lester Reed who practices throughout the DFW area. His number is (214) 443-9000.

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My mothers rights after her husband dies

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

Under the Texas Probate Code, your mother has a right to remain in that house for the rest of her life just because of the mere fact that they were...

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My Mom deceased in mid-2010. I inherited property, well under previous estate tax limit and want to simplify 2010 return.

Clifford's answer | Answered on September 21, 2011

Mr. Fromm is exactly right. I merely wanted to clairify the last part of what he was saying in case it may have not been 100% clear. While the...

Clifford Scott Omo's Answers (59)

Is Tax Penalty under IRC 6663 a criminal offense that is also considered a Crime involving Moral Turpitude?

Can you 1035 exchange a 2nd to die policy after first death to a single life policy

Can you speak on behalf of someone for me? And would u charge me?

What percent of the appraisal price can I sell a home in probate in Texas?

My husband died last year and left a will stating that I get all of his estate.Do I need a lawyer?

MY STEP BROTHERS ARE TAKING ME TO COURT,TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE HOUSE MY MOTHER LEFT ME IN HER WILL, THE HOUSE I PAID FOR

Guardship ederly ill parent i am only child

Can we modify the form Chapter 34 or use it as a template to create our own agreement?

My mothers rights after her husband dies

My Mom deceased in mid-2010. I inherited property, well under previous estate tax limit and want to simplify 2010 return.