Share Holder with common stock

I concur with my colleague Mr. Stansell. You should consult an attorney with a copy of the plan or agreement. An initial determination will have to...

I still own 1/2 of property from prior marriage and I want to sell and he doesn't. Can I make him sell?

This is why it is always better to determine what will happen to property in the divorce decree in writing. I am not licensed in MI, so can...

I am not licensed in NV, so can only comment in general terms. I am not aware of a state where you would be prevented from opening a new LLC just...

Irrevocable life insurance trust

A "Crummey" power (named after the individual who brought the case to the 9th Cir. approving the technique) is a right granted to a trust...

Does being a resident alien affect my estate when I die?

Generally, a resident alien is treated the same for federal estate tax purposes with one exception: if your spouse dies first, whether he or she...

When is a family trust a good idea?

If you have already incurred a catastrophic medical deebt that has you contemplating bankruptcy, be very careful before making any transfer. It...

If I receive papers about my share of a trust, when will I actually have access to my share?

The revocable living trust became irrevocable when the trustor died. Before you decide you need a lawyer, contact the trustee and ask for a copy of...

IRA for Mother approx $17,000 she died 12/26/09. The IRA was payable to the Estate and approx $2000 deducted for federal taxes.

Since the lump sum distribution was paid to the estate, it will have to pay income tax on the distribution within the first five years. It files a...

Should a will be probated if the decedant's wife maintains their CFP, Security Broker, Investment Advisor and CPA?

Do you know which attorney prepared the will you believe is valid? You could ask for a copy. The attorney may even have the original. You could...

Freelance jobs part of the year, staff job the later part, and three different states of residence: What taxes do I pay?

You did have a complicated year tax wise. Yes, you will have to file in each state where you earned income, but only on the income when you lived...