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How does a generation skipping trust benefit beneficiaries that are childless versus beneficiaries that have children?
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Answered on September 07, 2015
To really answer your question, an attorney needs to look at the trust document to see what happens after you pass away. Chances are, the trust...
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Is it legal to donate money online with the possibility of winning a portion of the total donations?
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Answered on August 17, 2015
I like your idea, but this is gambling, not charity. According to Internal Revenue Code Section 170, a charitable contribution must be made to a...
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Are power of attorney papers online?
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Answered on August 17, 2015
I agree with Whitaker, however, the general form is downloadable on a number of sites. The Texas Legislature adopted a standard format in 2014. ...
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Copyright law issue of newspaper article
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Answered on August 11, 2015
If you are reprinting a part of the article or the entire article without permission, you do risk copyright infringement. However, you may have a...
Can I copyright an injection molded plastic figurine as a statue?
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Answered on August 09, 2015
You probably could get a copyright, but you should also consider a design patent. The copyright is very easy and cheap to obtain; the design...
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I need a business lawyer for my taxation issues.
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Answered on August 09, 2015
You need to talk with a tax attorney or a CPA with experience in international tax matters. The treatment of your tax issue depends on the facts...
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I have another company using the same business name as we are. They are within 20 miles from our location.
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Answered on August 08, 2015
The other attorneys have answered your question quite well. The only thing I would add is that it is possible for two businesses to use the same...
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Agreement to purchase ownership rights of a software application
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Answered on August 06, 2015
I agree with the other attorneys. You need a business attorney with experience in transactions and IP. This is an area of the law with many...
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I'm an investor in a food cart llc. How do i pay my tax ?
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Answered on August 06, 2015
In a LLC, the default rule is partnership taxation. You can choose S-Corp taxation or Corporate taxation, but I assume that you did not make that...
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Do US citizen living abroad with no income need to file their taxes?
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Answered on August 06, 2015
It is always wise to talk to a tax attorney to discuss the specific circumstances of your case. However, in general, the rule is that US citizens...