My X (70 yrs 0ld ) has married a 49 yr. old women from Mexico. she now wants a house in her name. (He did get her papers. )...

Is he telling you these things just to upset you? How do you know what she wants? Unless your ex-husband is incompetent, there is little that...

Who get to claim dependent credit if it's a 50-50 joint custody?

Both prior answers are correct and I would add that, even if it is clear in the divorce decree, you and your ex should cooperate to sign form 8332...

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Does "cruelty" have to be deliberate for someone to be legally liable?

I agree with Rixon - you need to review the entire facts of your case carefully with a civil rights attorney in Mesa. I suggest you right a...

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If I am a foster mother to a little boy who wants to stay with me, can I ask mom for legal guardianship and bypass the courts?

It sounds like the court is already involved, so I do not see how you can bypass them. Although Arizona does allow a custodial power of attorney...

Getting married in CA but will live in AZ(no gay marriage recognition yet), which state should we create our prenu for?

Your prenuptial should be done in the state where you are presently domiciled. Hire a family law attorney to do this right. Depending on...

A CPA should be fine for you. Unless you elected otherwise, your LLC will default to "disregarded entity" status and you will file tax returns...

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Can I do anything legally about my sibling & spouse managing to acquire our home place and land without my knowledge?

Unfortunately, this is not an unusual situation. If your mother is still competent, perhaps she can help you get her financial information. If...

Am I entitled to a portion of an estate from my paternal grandmother who passed away last year and was just advised recently?

Are there relatives you could call or write to ask about whether she had a will or a probate? If there was no will or trust, you should be...

Do we have to pay an inheritance tax on a life ins. deferred annuity my sister and I are the beneficiaries.

It is not possible to give you a definitive answer without all of the facts and review of the annuity. Typically life insurance is received tax...

Can I place assets into a non-revocable Trust if I am the TTE but not the settlor?

May be, but it depends on the terms of the trust. It should be reviewed. And you should consult with an estate planning attorney about what is...