SS benefits determined by length of marriage. Period of separation does not affect eligibility. You are entitle to 21 years credit. No. State...

Social Security benefits

Cousins age affects types of programs she may be eligible for. Age? Yes. Owning the house or excess cash will affect her resource limits. May...

Two collection agencies violating the fair credit reporting act, by putting 5 year old debts on my credit report as recent debt

Yes. Dispute the improperly reported debt directly with credit reporting agencies in writing. If they do not correct the information you may sued...

I had a lien against a property owned by a person against whom I had a recorded judgment. Now that the property has been sold

No. You may not collect from new owners. Your lien was wiped out by sale.

Would it help our living trust's successor trustee to make him a co-trustee now or after the first death of my wife and myself?

Yes. May be helpful to include son as current co-trustee. This will allow him to partiicipate in trust management and decision making. Not...

What kind of lawyer should I talk to setup a LLC company?

Business Transactions and Estate Planning counsel will be able to assist you.

As Co Trustees-Co Executors of our deceased parents estate, must we report to the IRS the debt we've forgiven of our brother?

Yes. Debt forgiveness is a type of income reportable by brother. If it is in fact true, it must be reported on trust tax return. Not sure what...

How can I find a owner of a trust if lost all of the paper work and don't remember who did the trust

Not clear who you are referring to as "owner of a trust"? Who is trustor? Some suggestions to locate trust: -check with county recorder to...

I signed an Extension Agreement on a loan I have through Hyundai Motor Finance on July 10, 2015. Is it possible to rescind?

Maybe. First review the original and extension agreement. -Right to rescind addressed in agreement? -Stated as a new agreement? -Accord and...

Is there a time limit in which to file a property lien?

Yes. If you are recording a judgment to create lien you may do so at any time after obtaining judgment. If you are suing on a debt, the lawsuit...