Questions answered by Lynn Margaret Sherrell

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Will a durable power of attorney give the same power as a durable power of attorney for health care

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

No, No, and again no. A power of attorney (financial) durable or otherwise, generally permits the agent to make financial, tax, and real estate...

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I live in California and receive ssdi, medi-cal & medicare. if I inherit money will medi-cal try to get retribution for meds?

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

Public benefits such as SSI, MediCAl (but not Medicare) are "needs based", which means that they are for the poor, who would suffer without the...

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Can I use only one year tax return for AOS? I applied for the wife visa in 2014, which is the only year I have a tax filling?

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

Fellowship income is generally taxable to the extent it exceeds the expenses actually paid for required tuition, fees and required books and...

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Are COBRA payments tax deductible?

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

Since you are filing a 1040 NR , and you have an F1 visa you are a non-resident, and are not required to have health insurance under the Affordable...

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HEAD INJURY I had a severe head injury in 2001 that affected a great deal during the first few years.

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

You fail to state whether you are an employee of Ross Dress for Less, or a customer. You should contact a lawyer ASAP. A head injury is a very...

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Does the amount of long term capital gains affecting tax brackets? What about short term ones?

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

Yes, the capital gains income itself moves a person to another tax bracket. Otherwise a person with zero earned income who gains $500,000 in...

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Can a beneficiary sell my mothers belongings if the are a asset in my mothers living Trust to be distributed?

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 12, 2015

A living trust must name a trustee to manage the trust administration prior to the distribution of the assets. The trustee has the duty to inform...

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What can I/we do about getting grandparents rights, as our son is not allowing us to see the grand children.

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

According to California law, the state in which I practice law, the custodial parents have the rights as well as the obligation and duty to support...

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As the client, am I legally responsible for paying liens?

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

It is good practice for the attorney to finalize ALL liens before concluding the case, absent the EXPRESS direction of the client to ignore or take...

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If a relative is incarcerated can I file his taxes for him with his permission?

Lynn's answer | Answered on April 02, 2015

For authority to file the taxes of another tax payer, you will need an IRS power of attorney signed by the taxpayer.

Lynn Margaret Sherrell's Answers (338)

Will a durable power of attorney give the same power as a durable power of attorney for health care

I live in California and receive ssdi, medi-cal & medicare. if I inherit money will medi-cal try to get retribution for meds?

Can I use only one year tax return for AOS? I applied for the wife visa in 2014, which is the only year I have a tax filling?

Are COBRA payments tax deductible?

HEAD INJURY I had a severe head injury in 2001 that affected a great deal during the first few years.

Does the amount of long term capital gains affecting tax brackets? What about short term ones?

Can a beneficiary sell my mothers belongings if the are a asset in my mothers living Trust to be distributed?

What can I/we do about getting grandparents rights, as our son is not allowing us to see the grand children.

As the client, am I legally responsible for paying liens?

If a relative is incarcerated can I file his taxes for him with his permission?