Can the trustee of the estate, which includes the house we live in, come in unannounced to manage the other assets in the house?

The trustee would have to evict you just like anyone else. They cannot take to self help, and can be fined for shutting off the utilities. We...

Father deeded his half of joint tenancy to daughter before he died as a gift. mother deeded house back to only herself.

How did the mother do this? If it was deeded to the daughter, the daughter would need to sign the deed. Disclaimer - This response does not...

The trustee should had you a clean deed. Discuss with them before you buy. Disclaimer - This response does not constitute legal, accounting or...

What is the definition of "Primary Residence"?

Your primary residence is determined by your intent. Here, you have moved out and live in another house with your husband. It is not your intent...

Related party transaction of equal value & one is a 1031 exchange & other is primary residence. what are costs & implications?

1031 exchanges require a 5 year holding period between related parties. A transfer from a parent to a child is exempt for personal residence, and...

What is the best title to get and tax implications for those involved?

You will lose out on the $8000 first time home buyer credit if you go on title jointly. There should be no property tax implication, other than...

Tax return for seperate property

You can file a joint return. This will not change the status of the property as separate property, but it does make you and your wife jointly...

Federal tax

You don't indicate what country you are from. You need to determine if the U.S. has a tax treaty with your country and if it addresses this...

Do I have a case against my employer who knowingly underwithheld on my state tax?

You are responsible to determine the withholding allowances to claim on your W-4. Then your employer withholds the tax based on this. You need to...

Who has the right to claim my daughter in their taxes?

Your father has the right, the daughter's father does not. No support has been provided by her father. Disclaimer - This response does not...