Can I sell mom's house as the Trustee to myself and another beneficiary?

The default rule in California is that the Trustee must comply with the Prudent Investor Rule (PROBATE CODE SECTION 16045-16054). The Trust could...

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Trustee is the responsible party. Assuming the grantor was unmarried, during her life the taxpayer ID number was either her social security...

Do you needed to register a foreign checking account using a FBAR form even though there was no tax filing requirement?

There are a few concerns here and more information is necessary. First and foremost, I would recommend seeking the advice of a tax attorney as...

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We rented a home recently w. a pool and spa in CA. Upon move-in we learned that the spa is not functional, jets don't work.

Whether or not you have any recourse in this situation is highly dependent (though not exclusively) on what your lease states. The lease should...

My questions do not fall into categories provided to pick type of lawyer,

This could potentially be a tax question. But it would fit better under a Corporate, corporate governance, or non-profit umbrella.

Can I be charged (have security deposit withheld) for something that was not in my lease or an addendum?

California law specifically allows a landlord to use a tenant's security deposit for any purpose, including but NOT LIMITED to the following four...

Who should claim our daughter for the tax return

As to determining who can claim your daughter: To claim a child as a dependent for Federal income tax purposes, the child must be a “qualifying...

Health Insurance & claiming dependent ...

As to determining who can claim your son: To claim a child as a dependent for Federal income tax purposes, the child must be a “qualifying...