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Is it separate property all to my spouse? Will the Family Court honor the IRS determination of Innocent Spouse Relief?
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Answered on August 07, 2017
Unfortunately, your question is a family law question, not a tax law question. Although you are not obligated to pay the IRS under tax law rules,...
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Is there any extenuating circumstances to change an irrevocable will?
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Answered on August 07, 2017
Of course, a will becomes irrevocable when someone dies and any gift set out in the will must be made under the will's terms (now, later or with...
As a successor trustee with a rental property held in the trust, are my personal assets at risk if I get sued?
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Answered on July 27, 2017
Fully answering your question requires looking at two things. First, the terms of the trust and second the types of liability that could flow from...
Is my illegitimate brother entitled to my parents' estate?
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Answered on July 18, 2017
First, as he was unrelated to your mother by birth or adoption he has no rights to her estate. No one has a right to inherit from either of their...
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My caregiver is telling people that I have mental issues.
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Answered on July 10, 2017
It is an elder abuse issue. Whether or not you have mental or psychological issues, you should not be threatened with harm or denial of care by...
Are there estate lawyers who will take their fees only from the estate?
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Answered on June 29, 2017
With families spread all over the country, your friend's situation is very common. His first step is to gather as much information as he can about...
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Can I get attorney's fees to compel transfer of a decedent's property?
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Answered on June 27, 2017
The rewards program rules are on the WF Website. You might try https://gofarrewards.wf.com/#/tnc If not part of the posted rules, the local...
How can I stop my mother's nursing home from threatening and harassing me, her power of attorney, over an unpaid bill?
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Answered on June 27, 2017
I need to say right off the bat that I am not a Washington State Attorney and that you should consult an Elder law attorney in her area, I...
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Can I file a case for Elder abuse?
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Answered on June 13, 2017
Assuming your mother's capacity is diminished and she is vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, I would first speak to her privately so that she...
My aunt has the keys to my Grandma's home and cars. They are moving and she refuses to give them back. How do we fix this?
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Answered on May 27, 2017
Hmmm ... first your Grandparents will need to eliminate any claim of right your Aunt has to possess their property. Any powers of attorney will...