How long does it usually take the IRS to go through tax return?

With computer algorithms the IRS can do screening of returns rather quickly. And, you are correct that filing a paper return will take additional...

Is there anything that can be done to get my mothers share of the inheritance back or is their a statutory limitations ?

Sorry, the statute of limitation has passed.

What estate planning documents should we have? Married no kids, no real property yet.

The most important document you both need is a will. Because your husband is not a U.S. Citizen yet and, owns property in Australia, there will be...

Unfortunately, the nanny broke the causal link in the stream of events. The server gave the hot water to the nanny, an adult. The nanny made the...

How is it legal for the lawyer to do this?

You asked this question twice. See other response.

What can she do, what should she do is this legal?

One of the requirements in probate is to undertake an inventory of the estate. This inventory will list both the assets and the debts. If there...

What is considered misconduct or illegal to do when a benefactor gets power of a attorney over a future grantor?

There has been nothing illegal done by your brother. It's common for a family member to have Power of Attorney for a relative. Even if it is for...

Should i be filing amended 1040 to recalculate my tax liability for 2014?

Yes, you should amend your 1040 to account for the Uber income.

Could you please help to understand if the 3 questions I wrote above are legal?

The questions that you pose are beyond the level of the legal responses that we can give on this site. A lot of the advise will depend upon the...

Why would a estate not be put in probate after a death?

Washington is a community property state. If a Community Property Agreement was made, the first to die's estate does not have to be probated.