I owe the federal gov. back income taxes. Can I buy a house for my primary residence, so I can stop paying rent.

Once you are working under an "Installment Agreement" with the IRS (as it seems with your $35 monthly payment plan), you can then do whatever you...

Inherited land with no will. How to transfer deed?

You ought to consult with a local attorney since each state has its own rules about how to transfer real property when someone dies. In...

Is there someone I could ask a probate question?

Try filing a petition for probate. Once your step-mother gets Notice of the probate, she will probably filing a "competing petition" and at that...

Inheritance for my minor child

You may want to check with a financial advisor about opening a UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Act) account or an UGMA (Uniform Gift to Minors...

Federal tax filing on employment settlement but I never received a 1099 from other party?

You must certainly retain qualified tax counsel. The answer to your question about whether the settlement is taxable income depends on a variety...

How do you contest a will?

Being your parents caretaker doesn't mean the terms of your parents' wills are changed as a result. If their wills named all of their children as...

Can income in a community property state be designated as separate property by a post nuptial agreement?

Yes, in California you can transmute community property into separate property with a post nuptial agreement. A qualified family law attorney in...

I haven't filed a tax return for approx 25 years, how would i go about clearing this up

Contact a really good CPA for help. If you engaged in criminal conduct by not filing your tax returns, you will need an experienced criminal tax...

If I get married, will my new husband be entitled to my re-done living trust with my house? How but my re-done IRA paperwork?

Inherited property is your separate property. Generally, this is true whether you inherit before your marriage or during your marriage. In most...

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Are there free forms of durable power of attorney and simple will that I can fill out and have it notarized? am in california.

For a free will, take a look at this link: http://www.californiaprobatelawyerblog.com/2009/08/free_california_wills.html For more info about...