Questions answered by Thomas Edward Gates

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Is a trustee in obligated to his trust advisor's advice or does he himself have the final opinion?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

The Trustee is a fiduciary and MUST follow the written words in the Trust document. The "advisor" is what he is, an advisor. The Trustee is the...

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Are there any legal reasons why a business cannot handle the cash revenue and general finances of another legal business?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

The bond and insurance you will need to carry will prevent you from carrying out your plan. Yes, there are companies that do this already, but...

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When can I file for harassment?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 13, 2016

You can likely seek a no contact order against her. Go to the court clerk and request the form. Minimal information is requested at that time. ...

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Do I have grounds for a lawsuit against a lender for allocating overpayments to future payments rather than principal balance?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

Contact the Attorneys General Office, Consumer Division and explain what has taken placed. They will be able to assist you. The amount in...

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Can I just list one member of LLC who has SSN and don't enter second one ?Do i need to add member without ssn to this apication

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

As the document requests, if a proposed member does not have a SSN he cannot be a member of the LLC. Do not try to work around this and treat him...

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How do I get his name switched to mine as his spouse?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 10, 2016

I am sorry for your. Loss. You can make the transfer of ownership with a Quit Claim Deed. The other Granter (other 50% owner) will list them self...

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My mother died without a will and without any assets. Do I need to file anything with the Court?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 09, 2016

I am sorry for the loss of your mother; it appears that you have gone through a very stressful time. A requirement to use the small estate...

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Do i have to provide copy of will and provide copies of all bills paid prior to death? Its a small estate not going to probate.

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Since your father died without real property and his estate worth less than $100,000; you are correct that you do not...

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Do I need to go through probate court?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 07, 2016

I am sorry for your recent loss of your mother-in-law. Yes, probate is required. However, you may open probate in the county you live in. Just...

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Do I need to file a 1041 when deceased had no earned income? If so, when do I file it?

Thomas's answer | Answered on March 02, 2016

Since there was no income, you do not need to file the 1041. If you elect to, it must be filed by April 15 (I think it is actually April 17 with...

Thomas Edward Gates's Answers (2788)

Is a trustee in obligated to his trust advisor's advice or does he himself have the final opinion?

Are there any legal reasons why a business cannot handle the cash revenue and general finances of another legal business?

When can I file for harassment?

Do I have grounds for a lawsuit against a lender for allocating overpayments to future payments rather than principal balance?

Can I just list one member of LLC who has SSN and don't enter second one ?Do i need to add member without ssn to this apication

How do I get his name switched to mine as his spouse?

My mother died without a will and without any assets. Do I need to file anything with the Court?

Do i have to provide copy of will and provide copies of all bills paid prior to death? Its a small estate not going to probate.

Do I need to go through probate court?

Do I need to file a 1041 when deceased had no earned income? If so, when do I file it?