What is the possible penalties and/or criminal penalties for tax evasion in this case?

If you are audited this is something that the IRS will typically find. You should consult with a tax attorney in your area and discuss filing...

What protection does a living trust offer?

I agree with attorney Ziebold. The best course of action here is to create a separate property trust prior to marriage and to enter into a pre-nup...

You should hire a local attorney to assist you with clearing title. This will depend on how you held title together. If you held title in joint...

Can my mother be declared competent under a POA?

I agree with the other two attorneys. Your mom can take control of her situation, revoke this prior power of attorney, and create a new one. I...

If your uncle and friend are on title to the property it appears that it was not owned by the trust. If it was not owned by the trust it does not...

Does an accepted IRS offer in compromise made by one party dissolve joint and several liability between divorced parties?

Your spouse is responsible jointly and severally for any joint tax liability that she incurred with her ex-spouse. This first step you should take...

Conditions for a legal early disbursement of Trust Funds

The release of funds from the trust depend on the terms of the trust itself. If the trustee has the power to release the funds to you at their...

What recourse do I have when my ex-husband has claimed one of my dependents on his 2009 income tax?

If you are entitled to the dependent deduction, then file a paper return. Your return was rejected because you filed an efile return and if...

Foreigners and Real Estate Withholding Tax

One of the exceptions to the withholding requirement in CA is that you have a net loss on the property. Any individual seeking legal advice...

My sister-in-law's father passed away, and his car's title is lost. How does one get a replacement title & transfer ownership?

The department of motor vehicles can handle the issue of the missing title for you. Unfortunately, the estate may need to go through the probate...