You mentioned "family trust" and "living trust." I assume you mean the same thing. If it is a living trust, is the grantor of the trust still...

For the experts - trying to make sense of FATCA/FBAR. Is it problematic that we will LOOK like we have more $ than we do . . . ?

As you mentioned, FBARs (FinCEN Form 114) are designed to catch financial crimes. The information goes to another department of Treasury, not the...

Do I need to pay us taxes for consultancy that's been done in other countries?

As F2 you are considered "exempt" individuals and therefore you can file tax return as non-U.S. resident (for period less than 5 years). Filing as...

Can we add a co-founder to our company after formation?

From a corporate point of view, as long as the procedures in the shareholder agreements for adding shareholders are followed, the company can add...

Was the company by law required to disclose the situation with company #2 and where investors/lenders money was being obtained?

The scenario described leads to many questions. For example, is #1 or #2 required to be registered under SEC? If so, is it registered? If is is...

What are the legal forms we would need to complete? is an LLP necessary for us? do we need permits to allow us to sell online?

Congratulations on starting a business. I agree with my colleague regarding securing your trademarks. You should also form an entity to conduct...

Do the internal revenue call u

It is a scam call. The IRS does not initiate phone calls.

What can I do??

I agree with my colleagues with their suggested course of action. In addition, you could make a report to the NH Attorney General's office - see...

Is it wise to ask Probate Estate Admin. lawyer for references?

You as the potential client should do all the due diligence before you feel comfortable of entrusting an attorney to handle your work, especially...

Is attorney w/a MA in Taxation who regularly prepares income taxes, likely to be as successful getting penalties waived as CPA?

I agree with Mr. Bielitz. Tax attorneys, in general, are more trained and experienced in understanding and analyzing IRS rules and regulations,...