It depends on your Contract. You should read it carefully, and perhaps consult with an attorney as to how it may allow or prevent what you want to do.

Did Father have a will in 2005? If not, daughter may have a valid claim under law of intestacy (no will inheritance). The title company's liability...

The general rule is that proceeds from lawsuits that are for personal physical injury are not taxable income. It is possible that rule may apply in...

It appears from your question, which omits certain necessary facts to describe the situation, that you father has passed and the funds were issued...

You are liable for income tax, and to report the income on your tax return, in the year in which you have constructive receipt, even if not paid...

The advice from the IRS is correct - there is no extension to pay taxes - there is an extension to file returns, and an installment agreement to...

It is not clear who is being sued - the buyer or the seller. Regardless, if anyone pays the taxes, fees and penalties due, for the taxes due per...

As I understand your factual recitation, you have no legal interest in the property, as of the date of death, - you are not a common law spouse,...

No - the death of the homeowner cancels the homestead and other exemptions (over 65, disabled, veteran, etc). The daughter will have to file an...

The county clerk may not have done a careful search. You can search the county property deed records yourself (you may have to sign up for access...