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My former business partner, without the necessary statutory required dating relationship obtained a domestic violence order
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Answered on September 22, 2016
I believe you have posted this issue before. This sounds like a very complex situation, and I would suggest that you should hire an attorney rather...
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Can respondent sign a stipulation without his attorney?
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Answered on September 22, 2016
Ethics rules prohibit your attorney from sending anything directly to your ex, since he has an attorney. Nothing prevents you from sending your ex...
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How does durable power of attorney work does it cease on death?
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Answered on September 22, 2016
Yes, a power of attorney ceases immediately on death. The person needs to still be "competent" to sign a power of attorney. Basically, that means...
How does an ex-husband pay alimony when the government has placed a lien on his financial assets?
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Answered on September 22, 2016
Unfortunately, alimony is not exempt from a federal tax lien. I don't know of any way to appeal the tax lien, but I'm re-posting this to the tax...
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How can I sue a nursing home for bed sore and a fall which resulted in injuring her leg even more
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Answered on September 22, 2016
You should get back all the papers the attorney has. If you want to consult with another attorney, you should do that right away. Time is of the...
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When a attorney in California represents a member of his immediate family (brother,sister,father,mother) is the attorney require
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Answered on September 22, 2016
If you're representing a sibling, you might consider having them sign an engagement letter indicating what services you're providing, specify your...
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Which would be cheaper for prospective owner property tax or inheritance tax?
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Answered on September 21, 2016
There wouldn't be any increase in property taxes if you become the owner, whether you inherit it or whether you buy it. You just need to file a...
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Do I need to file franchise tax if am low income and retired?
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Answered on September 20, 2016
Please clarify what you mean by "franchise tax." As the other attorney said, if you mean personal income tax, that depends on what your total...
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I read that a charity can have up to $10,000 a year in donations without tax liability and not have 501(c)3 status. is it true?
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Answered on September 19, 2016
I think your instincts are right, and your CPA is wrong. You can't file as a business if you're not trying to make money. You can accept money from...
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Regarding question previously asked & needed to add more info.
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Answered on September 17, 2016
It's only fair that if there is money in the estate the attorney should get paid. $5,000 is much less than he would be entitled to in California....