What type of attorney do I need if I have an autistic son who has turned 18, but isn't competent to handle his medical decisions

Since an adult is presumed to have mental capacity to make decisions, including medical decisions, for himself, you will need to obtain a limited...

Where in United States tax code does it say I have to pay for taxes?

Like "birthers" who slander the president as a foreigner, "non-ratifiers" flee from their tax obligations by arguing that the 22d Amendment was not...

Other than the parent/child and spousal transfers, does the assessor/tax collector allow any other exemptions on taxes owed?

Since your mother inherited the house from a friend, there is no exclusion from reassessment in county property taxes. There is also no...

Trust, probate and estate planning lawyers, real estate lawyers, or even general practice lawyers can draft a new deed for you, returning your...

Transferring real estate via quit claim deed without money exchanging hands -- any tax or other consequences?

There will be a reassessment of the property. Watch out!

Are 'Origination Charges' on a closing statement for a new home tax deductible? Is Title insurance?

Origination charges is a term for "points" or interest on the loan, and as such is a deductible home mortgage expense for acquisition of a home....

If dividends or interest is under $ 10.00 in a savings account for the year, do I have to clam it on income tax ?

De minimus amounts make no different to your tax (they do not increase your tax due from the tax table) so you do not have to report them. It may...

I co-own a house with ex. If he dies, & house is sold, and his interest goes into probate, will this halt receiving my share?

If your ex-boyfriend still intends your daughter to be his beneficiary, why do you not take title as joint tenants. That way if he dies, the entire...

Which lawyer specialization I should seek to arrange who takes care of my young children when both parents die?

An estate planning attorney or probate attorney specializes in wills, trusts, and estate planning. A will is the only document in which you can...

I owned a property in "joint tenancy" with my girlfriend. She died on 12/30/2013. I later sold the home in April for $786K

Sorry for the loss of your girlfriend. Since you had the foresight to place the home in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, the entire...