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My father died in 2010. No will. He left a house to me and 2 sisters. found out deed was under our names. Tax liability?
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Answered on November 03, 2012
Evan gave good advice. The issue about a potential inheritance tax is strictly a Panama issue. I would consult with the Panamanian version of a...
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What is proper action when attoreny you hired in real estate offer case represented himself to be a licensed r . e. broker, BUT
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Answered on November 03, 2012
There are a couple of things that come to mind, depending on whether or not you were damaged.
First, you can make a complaint to the State...
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I received and information request (mail audit) for my 2009 and 2010 returns, regarding specific line items. The 2009 request
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Answered on November 03, 2012
Well, I am at a loss to explain this myself. The IRS surely has in their records the original loss. I am not a tax attorney, but suggest that if...
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Culver City, Ca. father-in-law's family wants to apply for medi-cal long term care for him. House in living trust currently.
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Answered on November 03, 2012
As long as the house is the residence, and the medi-cal applicant wishes he could return home, house is an exempt asset, meaning that it was never...
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POA DUAL AGENTS ON HEATH CARE FOR MOTHER, MOTHER SUFFERS ALZHEMIMER.
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Answered on November 03, 2012
I agree with the other attorneys, but if all things fail I am afraid that the last resort is to establish a Conservatorship. The Conservatorship...
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I need to evict my 56 yo abusive brother out of my elderly mothers house.
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Answered on November 03, 2012
If your brother is a threat to your mother, and she is over 65, then you should contact Adult Protective Services in the County in which she...
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Will the fact that my brother is on Medi-cal affect me wanting to remove his name from house deed?
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Answered on October 31, 2012
If the house is his residence, it is an exempt asset, and thus not considered when qualifying for Medi-Cal. However, if he has an interest in the...
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If half the house is in a trust, how will this affect home asset distribution if one owner is in long term care?
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Answered on October 23, 2012
As the prior attorney stated, the home is considered an exempt asset, as long as the person on Medi-Cal claims they have an intent to return to the...
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Special power of attorney and affidavit of illegitimacy to get passport of my minor child in the Philippines.
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Answered on October 17, 2012
A power of attorney simply allows a person to act as your agent. The special powers granted does not take anything away from you. And, you can...
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My mother is in a care home on Medi-Cal. If she sells her house can she keep $2000 and funeral expenses, non-revokable?
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Answered on October 02, 2012
As the other attorneys stated, the house and car are considered exempt, and thus will not affect Medi-Cal Eligibility. And as had been stated, if...