Is it true everyone is required to declare sale taxes on purchases done online even if they are not charging? How is this done?

The tax is a state use tax not a tax payable to the IRS. However, depending on your reporting, payment of the tax may operate as a deduction on...

Can a 2nd settlor on a joint family trust, revoke an A-B trust that was never separated after 1st settlers death? In California

A review of all the declarations of trust, pour-over Wills, amendments and codicils, as well as all documents evidencing funding of the December 3,...

Can an apartment complex raise rent for replacing the carpets before I moved in?

Yes, it is legal. The landlord is entitled to charge whatever rent he wants to charge for the rental unit. If you do not want to pay it, look...

I am going to purchase a small business.

I would be surprised if the business has much worth, if any, and it may have a lot of problems. What type of business is this? What is the business...

Divorce and Mortgage Fraud

Your attorney is in the best situation to advise you regarding these issues. If there is any advantage to be gained from your husband's actions, I...

How do I add survivorship rights for an adult son to home currently mortgaged in my name - refinance in both names or deed chg?

There are many reasons why you do not want to do what you contemplate. If your goal is simply to pass the house to your adult son upon your death...

Caught with petty theft, court date is next month. DA offers a diversion program. Should I take it? Is my criminal record clear?

I think there might be one other requirement, at least. That you agree not to commit another offense within a particular time period. If's a good...

My daughter was stung by a scorpion while shopping at a Target store (out of state) what kind of legal advice do I need?

Take the money and run. Keep your daughter away from scorpions in the future. Don't forget to pay the medical bill from the provider. You do not...

Talk to your lawyer about your concerns. I have occasionally been able to work out informal deferred judgments in such situations. Perhaps that is...

If a townhome is foreclosed on and the HOA records a Notice of Lien Assessment, who is responsible for clearing this lien?

It is your obligation. Sorry.