Does a recent marriage eliminate responsibility for back taxes before the marriage?

No. Your tax debt will follow you. It would be wise to file as married filing separately and to keep your assets separate until your tax debt is...

My wife and I own a home and our daughter and son pay the mortgage and taxes, how can they deduct it from their income tax

To deduct mortgage interest you must be liable for the debt, on title to the home and pay the interest. Any individual seeking legal advice for...

How can i put my son on my deed

Putting your son on your deed is a simple operation - it just requires the execution of a new deed. How and why you are doing this is the more...

As Trustee, can I sell a condo without worrying about a lawsuit from my sister?

Anyone can file a lawsuit. The question is whether you will be liable for your actions. As the trustee, you have to do what is in the best...

Do I have any value in a house house that was willed to my wife

If the house was willed to your wife it is considered her sole and separate property as an inheritance. Caring for the deceased party does not...

The fees for the probate are paid out of the estate. If this is a solvent estate you should be able to retain an attorney that will receive their...

In the State of California can a Special Needs Trust be established using the beneficiary's own funds?

Yes, funds from a personal lawsuit are often set aside in a litigation special needs trust. These documents need to be prepared properly to meet...

In the state of california, can they (Child support, state and federal taxes) garnish me for back pay all at one time?

Yes they can. On your federal and state taxes you can enter into an installment agreement or complete an offer in compromise to stop the...

I am inheriting my mothers house.How much value will be tax free?

Currently there is no estate tax for 2010 and you do not get a step up in basis for inherited property, except for a $3,000,000 adjustment for a...

I have a tax return of a inmate that is still in prison. He signed the check over to me, and my bank won't let me deposit it in

If a check is properly endorsed to you, the bank should accept the deposit. However, some banks have internal policies to prevent fraud that do...