My neighbor claims that a tree on our property has cracked her sewer pipe. Are we responsible?

This is an unusual question of law and it is not likely to be easily answered. If you want a definitive answer, you will either have to go to a law...

How are federal estate taxes accessed???

To answer your question: it depends on how you inherit the land. If you are co-tenants with your father, then the taxes will be assessed on each...

What happens to my wife ..estate question

Your question does not state two important facts: 1. which state you live in? and 2. what does the trust say on this subject? I also think it may...

My Dad died, Paul R Hug. Im his oldest son from the fist his fist wife.

You have a two part problem: 1. Proof of ownership. Can you prove that you own each item of your stuff? This is the same task if there was no...

What course of action do i have as the non custodial parent when the custodial parent does not comply with income tax agreement?

The ability to claim a minor child exemption on a federal income tax return is governed only by federal law. Prior to about 1985, the IRS would...

There are two principal ways to remove a trustee from a personal trust: (1) by a power created in the trust agreement and (2) by a court...

Very likely, the answer is yes. You need to get to the bottom of this immediately. The simplest thing is to talk with her and ask her what is...

How does one change the beneficiary on their retirement plan, i.e. 401(k)?

In general, you need to contact the plan administrator for each pension plan where he has an account. You also need to check his divorce decree...

Trust has been distributed, what now?

The answer depends on how the trust was created and how you came to be the administrator. If you were appointed by a court, you need to comply...

My parents died without a will. How can I get sole ownership of their home? Can I handle this without a lawyer?

The simplest way to resolve this situation is to have all the other family members sign Deeds transferring their interest in the house to you. The...