Depends mostly on state privacy laws, unless you are also implicating trademark issues. Most jurisdictions give right of privacy... a right...

Are verbal agreements legally binding in California?

Yes. Just be careful trying to get text messages and emails into small claim courts... Some judges refuse to admit them, in which case you end-up...

How to report receipt of foreign monetary gifts (>$100k) and resulting tax implications for an individual's income tax filing?

Tax is generally on the one who gives, not on the one who receives. Talk to a tax attorney or CPA.

My father had a joint account with my brother. My father died brother is in prison what happens to this account?

If a "real" joint account with survivorship, your brother would own the account.

How to exit a S Corporation with minority shares and no shareholder consensus?

That is the nature of an S corp, and requires careful planning for taxes. As a minority shareholder, you are not likely to be able to force...

I am a US Citizen and i have filled papers for my parents to come to USA

Unfortunately, you will need someone local to obtain the certificate.

What kind of fraud action would I need to file under California law?

Sorry to hear. It's not "fraud" necessarily. Depending on the value involved, it could implicate various theft statutes. It could constitute...

I was married for 25yrs. to someone that works for the railroad. He is retiring in 2013. When am I eligble to draw from him?

You would need to look to the pension plan.

I own internet domain names. Some are money making websites and some are parked. Is parked name revenue self-employment income?

Would depend on how integral that is to your business, I would say... Sounds like self employment to me.

Can i apply for the dream act if i shop lfted ? How do i know if sears put it on my criminal record ?

I wouldn't try without an attorney help.