Given what I've described, what are my options and are there any issues that can be noted from what I've described?

Based on the above facts here is my educated guess. Contact a lawyer for more certainty. There is no definition of a joint marital trust either...

Judgment interest taxable as income?

Yes and it is probably subject to the Net Investment Income tax too.

Is the settlement non-taxable? It depends on what the POA says. As already noted she can gift up to $14K without creating a taxable gift. Does...

Are contention interrogatories proper under the FRCP?

Rule 33. Interrogatories to Parties (a) In General. (1) Number. Unless otherwise stipulated or ordered by the court, a party may serve on any...

Do I pay taxes on the profit i make from selling my home?

1. In general, you are eligible to exclude the gain from income if you have owned and used your home as your main home for two years out of the...

If you are an inside sales person you are almost certainly an employee as opposed to being a independent contractor so you would be subject to the...

If a will or trust says that "we read and understand the above," but one parent did not read.

First get a copy of the will which should have been filed in the courthouse of the county where your parents lived. See if it there is a...

How do i find out if there is a trust fund accountant property???

If your grandparents are deceased then the trustee has a duty to notify the heirs. Send a request by certified mail return receipt to the 2nd...

Suitable state for Small Real estate LLC with low fees,taxes , business friendly laws and owner protection

Two considerations. Consider an S-Corp. It will save you $800. Now, the good news. Effective January 1, 2000, the minimum tax ($800) is NOT...

Yes you can keep the check but you have to show it as an asset, like cask in the bank. See a bk lawyer.