The deceased left nothing to his minor child other than his "love and affection knowing that she will be otherwise provided for"

Check with an Iowa attorney. While you can disinherit an adult child, you cannot in many states, disinherit a minor child for whom you have an...

Does biological children have more right than stepchildren do when it comes to the dividing of the will?

You do not have to be a natural child to take a share under a Will. If Dad names three of you to share the estate, it is divided in three parts...

Is it ok for POA to put himself as beneficiciary on life insurance policy and savings account?

The answer, as often is the case in law, is it depends. Is this something specifically authorized by the document AND something she wanted done? ...

Pro per litigation

As pointed out, it depends on whether you are in State or Federal Court. In State Court, it is a separate pleading and will require specificity of...

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Looking for a prominent successful trial attorney in the tri state area who has won cases at state general fund level & federal

"Famous" does not equate with "best". Find a veteran litigator. Use the AVVO.com web site to find an attorney in your area for state specific...

Just married. Recently found out her ex filed married in there taxes last year. Will that void our marriage license

If she was legally divorced from her husband, your marriage is valid. Her ex-husband cannot undo your marriage by filing "married". Further,...

You have to protect yourself and notifying the IRS is the first step. They need to know that you did not sign this return because by appearing to...

If a person from outside the US gives a sizable monetary gift is there a form that they should fill out to prove a gift to govt?

Gifts are not taxable to you. If you are concerned, keep the note or card or letter than encloses the gift/check. It is not income, so there is...

My nephew was adopted by his Maternal Grandmother, and she is abusive how can I get custody of him?

The child needs to call 911 or the teacher SHOULD HAVE done so when there is physical abuse. Take photographs of the marks. Immediately see an...

Who will claim my newborn on taxes?

Absent an order on this, the deduction belongs to the parent with whom the child lives more than half the time. See this publication for some...