What type of lawyer do I need for loss of property/theft after house fire?

sorry for your loss. I would examine your lease and also see if you get into a local law school's clinic as they may be able to help you. Did you...

Line 31 of a 2012 1040---I think--around there somewhere--it's obvious. Alimony is tax deductible as long as you meet the following six...

Except for grammar errors is this a good basic letter of intent.

yes and no. don't make the threat if you are not ready, willing, and able to risk about 25% of the value just to get into court. Try the BBB or...

I am a U.S. Citizen living in France. I am selling my home (primary residence) in the South of France and returning to

South of France to Chicago? If you are a US resident you are liable for taxes on all of your worldwide income (only the US is that way). Talk to...

Banks suck (sorry for the plain statement but, well, they suck). Your credit card agreement (and the card itself) usually states that "this card...

I own a rental property and had it for two years. I made some rental income, depreciated it as capital asset, but I lost it to

The foreclosure is treated as a sale from which you may realize gain or loss. This is true even if you voluntarily return the property to the...

How do I get my money from a Certified Check that was issued in 1998? There is no expiration date on the check. It exceeds $20K.

you were correct in looking for the unclaimed funds as that is where it should have gone. Let your state AG handle it--unless your state has an...

Where do I enter the proceeds from a pension plan on my tax return?

line 16 of 2012 Form 1040. Just make sure the character of the property in the Plan as it MAY have been taxed or partially taxed etc and once...

Can a federal liquor take your bar license and liquor license.

the feds do not really regulate liquor per se--I mean the BATFE includes alcohol but is more concerned with illicit production; IRS/Treasury about...

What is different about hiring an independent contractor from out of the country?

it is the same as anywhere: there are issues about what happens when things go sideways--where do you sue; is the agreement (or sub parts) even...