When must a contractor use its legal entity name versus a tradename or marketing variation?

The contractor must always use the licensed entity for all contracts and advertising. The contractors state license number must appear on all...

Usually the executor named in a will will start the probate process, if there is a will. Any of the children can start the probate process and...

My mother told me for the 30 yrs my sister and I were 50/50 on her IRA, now I am believed to be receiving nothing? where to go?

You need to get a copy of the "beneficiary designation" that would have been filled out and given to the custodian of the retirement account. That...

I was left 130,ooo.00 in a will about 3 years ago, but the attorney over the estate only gave me 10,000.oo.

You should write to the attorney and get the status of the probate proceeding. Normally, without complications, probate cases are closed in 1...

When an executor is finished distributing the assets of a Living Trust, does he then have to close it officially in a court? Is

There is no requirement for a trustee of a living trust to file anything with a court. The trustee MAY file an accounting with the court and get...

No, a living trust does not protect the trustor or settlor from claims of creditors. There are various ways of using the equity in a home for...

My mother has passed away. One of my brothers is the executor of her will.

If you have not filed a "creditors claim" in the probate, I suggest you do so. Your brother, the executor, should have sent out notice to you to...

CPA - How to handle the extra money that is over the budget?

There are lots of reasons not to send money to a parent company. The first issue is to determine what the agreement is between the parent and the...

How long do you have to file taxes with your ex spouse?

You can only file as "married" if you are married on December 31st. You can therefore file as married filing jointly for 2010, but cannot file...

If the legal guardian (grandparent) of a minor has died, and the parents aren't around, what should I do to be guardian?

You need to retain a lawyer who will represent you and file in court for a guardianship and see if the court will appoint you. The lawyer will...