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My wife and I have been going through a divorce for the last 7 years. She has custody of our daughter, pendent lite. I have

Dara's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

Absent your wife's written consent, or a court order entitling you to take the deduction, you do not have authority to claim your daughter as a...

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Is $3000 a reasonable fee for a will probate?

Dara's answer | Answered on October 13, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. The big issue is the value of the probate assets. The value of the probate assets determines what form of probate...

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What to do with property that has been willed to me that has a federal tax lien on it? will I inherit the lien?

Dara's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. Keep in mind you will assume no better of a position than he had, thus the lien will stay with the property unless...

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I keep getting a call from some one with very bad English stating he is officer Dan Cater from IRS

Dara's answer | Answered on October 09, 2014

Call the local IRS office yourself to see if you have an issue. Report the caller if it is a scam. The IRS will appreciate your inquiry.

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We inherited property held in a trust, it was our fathers residence we are British residents what is tax liability if we sell

Dara's answer | Answered on October 09, 2014

There are a lot of possible issues here and it would be in your best interest to retain an attorney to assist in the Palm Desert area. First and...

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I received money from an inheritance What is my tax liability.

Dara's answer | Answered on October 09, 2014

My colleagues have provided very good advice. I would simply add, that since there are assets in the estate and you are the Executor and legally...

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Child support and Tax return

Dara's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

In order for your ex to claim the children you need to sign an 8332 each year. That being said, do not sign one going forward. You are the...

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What is the property tax consequences if a 90 year old widowed mother give as gift her daughter the property now while alive ?

Dara's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

I agree with Mr. Lively, however, if you intend to sell the property after she dies it may be more beneficial to set up a trust so the basis in the...

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I'm a U.S citizen who lived and worked outside the U.S all my life. I currently moved back to the US, do I need to file for tax

Dara's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

US Citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You need to get your ducks in a row and get your returns filed. You may not owe any tax, but you need...

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Are there any lawyers anymore who will take on case and get paid when you do?

Dara's answer | Answered on October 08, 2014

As my colleague Dana Achtley correctly points out many attorneys will review your case and assess the merits for free. Since estate...

Dara J. Goldsmith's Answers (1364)

My wife and I have been going through a divorce for the last 7 years. She has custody of our daughter, pendent lite. I have

Is $3000 a reasonable fee for a will probate?

What to do with property that has been willed to me that has a federal tax lien on it? will I inherit the lien?

I keep getting a call from some one with very bad English stating he is officer Dan Cater from IRS

We inherited property held in a trust, it was our fathers residence we are British residents what is tax liability if we sell

I received money from an inheritance What is my tax liability.

Child support and Tax return

What is the property tax consequences if a 90 year old widowed mother give as gift her daughter the property now while alive ?

I'm a U.S citizen who lived and worked outside the U.S all my life. I currently moved back to the US, do I need to file for tax

Are there any lawyers anymore who will take on case and get paid when you do?