Claiming to reside in NJ while residing in NYC

You can only be the resident of one state at a time. It looks like you were a resident of NYC for 2008. To correct the situation you would need...

Will I have to claim my inheritance from my mother's Living Trust on my taxes in CA?

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother's trust should be administered by the trustee she designated in the Living Trust document. If any taxes...

Looking for advice from an attorney with experience dealing with the CA State Franchise Tax Board.

The Franchise Tax Board is a very aggressive collector presently. If you have noticed, California is in a budget crisis. The state is attempting...

How do I eliminate my codicil and maintain my original will? How do I know if I need a trust?

If you don't have any objections, why don't you just do a new will and execute it in accordance with your state's rules. It is cleaner and then...

Is there any legal redress I can seek for a wrongful tax warrant issued against me by a state?

Your first step is to explain the situation to the state and attempt to have it removed. Most often if you have a solid explanation the state will...

Is there any legal redress I can seek for a wrongful tax warrant issued against me by a state?

Your first step is to explain the situation to the state and attempt to have it removed. Most often if you have a solid explanation the state will...

Am I still responsible for the mortgage & property tax of the house we own together even if I don't live in the house anymore?

This question should be posed to your divorce attorney. Hopefully, you addressed this issue in your divorce decree or settlement. However, if you...

In a county tax auction (NY) will a lien from Dept. of Social Services be voided

You will need to check with a local attorney, but most tax sales create a new title that does not work from the title or the previous owner. If...

Can my kids go to school in the US? Will I b able to claim for them when I file my taxes?

Ask an immigration attorney. They may also qualify for a student visa. Many schools will help you with the application process. Any individual...

If you were all joint owners, then your father owned 1/3 and now that he has passed away his 1/3 goes to the remaining joint tenants by operation...