My father passed away 4 yrs ago and he was settling a lawsuit. Will i have to pay taxes on this on top of the inheritance tax?

You asked a lot of questions in your question. In general, estates may be subject to several types of taxes. The most common types of taxes that...

Do I need all the heirs signation to become special administrator in an emergency situation.

In the event your father died less than two years ago, I would recommend that you open up an informal probate of your father's estate. You do not...

Another way to answer the question is to invoke a remarriage provision in the trust. A remarriage provision states that the assets stay in the...

Can i collect back tax payments for property settlement

Your question isn't very clear, but let me see if I can help. I want to be certain of the facts. I believe you are saying that when you filed...

My ex husband filed taxes for the both of us without my knowledge or authorization. what is my recourse?

There are too many issues raised in your question to answer all of them in a short note. However, I would recommend that you contact the...

I agree with the other attorneys. However, there might be another option to consider. In order to avoid a lawsuit, I would recommend that you...

Is the tax advice received regarding a divorce tax deductible?

This question is more complicated than it seems. I believe the answer is no. The general rule says that legal fees are only deductible under...

My father died without a will. Wasn't my stepmother's lawyer supposed to inform me that I am an heir to part of his business?

I am not a New York attorney. However, I agree that you need to consult an attorney to protect your rights. Tthe reason that you were not...

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Filing Taxes as Head of Household

There are not enough facts in your question to answer this question completely. However, here are some general rules. In divorce situations it is...

We owe 2009 taxes = 1,280. How do we pay our taxes together?

You asked several questions. Let me try to answer them in order. Whenever you file a joint income tax return, you are responsible for all of the...