Whether you can re-fi depends on 2 things: the terms of the trust and the lender's willingness to participate when the property is in an...

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Since she was his wife until he died, he could name you as a beneficiary of his IRA only if his wife waived her rights to it. Without that waiver,...

Is it better to set up a trust or just a last will and testament?

In California, a trust is preferable generally. It avoids probate. It remains private. It's relatively inexpensive to administer. It's usually...

“what is the best way to assure that my wife,son and myself get to take over the mortgage when grandma passes? Getting it in the

You can't simply "take over the mortgage". You have to refinance and get a new loan in your own name. If grandma leaves her house to you in her...

Is a trustee/beneficiary of an irrevocable trust bound by the 120 days to contest rule?

It's unclear from your question why a trustee would be subject to that rule. The other issue to keep in mind when "contesting" is whether the...

Do I need to probate a will

If NJ law is anything like California law, the insurance policy which names a beneficiary does not have to go through probate since the policy acts...

I paid $12,000 back taxes to prevent my new husband's family from losing property. How can i get my money back?

Seems to me like you made a gift. Why would you wish to take back a gift?

“If I agree to a contract to get paid $0.01 for a service I provide, how much goes to taxes?

If you truly earn pennies for your time, then you'll likely be under the minimum amount required to report your income. So, for example, if you're...

Certain criteria must first be satisfied if you intend to sue the IRS. A meeting with a tax litigation attorney to determine whether you have...

My soon to be husband is paying child support. i really don't want to file my taxes with him. Can i file separately?

The option of filing separately is available even if you're married. Check with your tax accountant to be sure it makes sense to do that.