I am wanting to pay off my back state taxes Any thoughts to using a service that helps negotiate a settlement or use a lawyer?

The fact that you own a house with value is one indication that you have assets. Often the IRS (do not about FTB) will negotiate...

The City of Berkeley has a "Rental Housing Safety Program" which requires the owner to inspect and certify the proper functioning of windows, door,...

My Brother is Executor/Trustee of our Mother's Estate. I need some help and guidance.

Apparently your brother is administer your mother's out of probate trust. Had this been a court supervised probate, there would be formal...

When executing a Will in Cali , for purposes of signing as a witness, can a former in law serve as a qualified witness?

Any adult of sound mind may witness a will. However if your former in law is a beneficiary of your will, it would be better to get another person...

Can I sue the tax preparer that caused multiple years to come under audit?

Guaranteed lowest tax usually comes with the caveat - lowest tax legally. The taxpayer (you) signs the tax return and pledges knowledge and...

A will does not have an expiration date. Only a new will, a revocation, or a new instrument such as a trust will invalidate the will.

How to transfer a real property into and out of sub-trusts of a basic revocable shared living trust

Correct me if I am wrong, but this sounds like a lawyer's dilemma. In any event, assuming that the actions are commensurate with the terms of the...

Can a tax attorney help me get relief on spousal support (100% of it pays a portion of my rent) taxes?

Although rents in the Bay Area are very high, it seems extravagant to pay $2295/month for rent. Living alone in an apartment is above the means of...

In the situation below, how difficult would it be to remove this trustee?

Before you bring your court motion to remove the trustee, you and your lawyer should have a good replacement candidate to propose. If your facts...

Power of Attorney- What action can be taken to obtain a new POA when the person is now incompetent?

You write from Orange, so if California law applies the following answer will apply. If the original Power of Attorney was Durable it survives...