Questions answered by Henry Daniel Lively

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If you fire your attorney is the client then allowed to recover all files/documentation from that attorney?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

The file belongs to the client. Tell the attorney you will contact the State Bar if they do not give you the file immediately. If the attorney...

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Just because one parent pays child support and carrys insurance on the child do they have the right to claim them at income tax

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

No, the custodial parent must relinquish the right to take the deduction. This response does not constitute legal, accounting or other...

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Can I file a lawsuit on the grounds of fraud even though paypal only gives 45 days and I purchase item back in May?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

The seller is the responsible party here. They live in Canada, and an Ipod is probably not worth the cost of a lawsuit here. This is unfortunate,...

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What can I do as a beneficiary of a will to see that the wishes of the deceased are met?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

You need to contact a probate attorney in your state and probate the will. This response does not constitute legal, accounting or other...

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I have received an eviction notice and I plan to leave as soon as possible. How should I respond to the court?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

The eviction action is to get you out of the property. If you leave before the court date, the court should drop the case. This response does...

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I am only on the deed not on the loan am still reponsible for any tax debt owe on property. I have no interest in the property.

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

There is unlimited gifting between spouses. You can prepare and sign the deed, then record the instrument. This response does not constitute...

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When filing my tax returns, could I claim the expenses I have spent on my husband who is incarcerated?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

Since you are married you can file as married filing separately, or married filing jointly. Try both and see which works best. You cannot claim...

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How to lower property tax

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

You can go online and access your county tax assessor's website. The forms and information you will need are there on the site. This response...

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Will I be responsible for the tax on the money my husband 1031'd into our property if we divorce?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

This is a tough question without more facts. However, I will try to answer it in general for you. When you exchange a property, the tax basis in...

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I am trying to settle credit card debt. Are there any instances of credit card debt forgiven that you will not be taxed for?

Henry's answer | Answered on October 29, 2009

Yes, if you have debt forgiven and your are insolvent or bankrupt it will not be taxable. This response does not constitute legal, accounting or...

Henry Daniel Lively's Answers (4728)

If you fire your attorney is the client then allowed to recover all files/documentation from that attorney?

Just because one parent pays child support and carrys insurance on the child do they have the right to claim them at income tax

Can I file a lawsuit on the grounds of fraud even though paypal only gives 45 days and I purchase item back in May?

What can I do as a beneficiary of a will to see that the wishes of the deceased are met?

I have received an eviction notice and I plan to leave as soon as possible. How should I respond to the court?

I am only on the deed not on the loan am still reponsible for any tax debt owe on property. I have no interest in the property.

When filing my tax returns, could I claim the expenses I have spent on my husband who is incarcerated?

How to lower property tax

Will I be responsible for the tax on the money my husband 1031'd into our property if we divorce?

I am trying to settle credit card debt. Are there any instances of credit card debt forgiven that you will not be taxed for?