What are some ways a litigation attorney would have access/knowledge of the existence of a living trust and use it as leverage?

He also could have taken a lucky guess; most people with property have living trusts. A living trust provides no asset protection, so if he had...

Since the property has been sold, most likely any recovery would be against the trustee, for money, not for the house. But the trustee may have...

I am co-Benificiary w/my daughter of moms trust. Can I have Trustee's removed due to they're careless spending of trust money?

From your facts, it sounds like trustees are following the letter and intent of the trust. In addition, if you take them to court, the trustees are...

Should my checking ending balance (Bank Statement) match with the ending balance in my books (QuickBooks) for taxes purposes ?

It sounds like you need help with your bookkeeping. Search for "Quickbooks Proadvisor". Some work in CPA offices and/or are also enrolled agents. I...

Can the IRS force an individual to violate multiple court orders - DV Restraining Order and No Contact Order?

This sounds like a complex situation. It's not clear what your question is. YOU apparently asked for and got a restraining order preventing any...

LLC in California taxed as S-Corp.

It's not the percentages, but the expected dollars, that matter. A California LLC is taxed on what amounts to gross profit, even though they don't...

Our niece lived with us for 26 months and helped with some bills totalling $1800. She says we owe her $2800 as she has been kee

As they say, no good deed goes unpunished. I wouldn't worry overmuch about this. She helped you, and you helped her. I assume there was no written...

Can I get my father's family ranch back?

You should have been notified of a probate if there was one. Perhaps all property passed outside of probate. It's possible that the property...

I provide financial support to my parents in the Philippines. Can I claim them as dependents or claim any deductions?

Kudos to you for helping your family in the Philippines. But I'm afraid that support is not tax deductible. As it appears you've read, only parents...

I have a question that I believe is relevant only to a tax attorney regarding the sale of my house in Los Angeles.

You should find a tax person well before April. I would recommend finding one by January, if not earlier. You do not necessary need a CPA. Enrolled...