First, congradulations are in order. Only 1 in 10 small businesses survive. You need a business attorney to assist you in the sale of your...

My property was damaged in a fire. The mortgage company took care of the 1099-MISC, do I need to indicate that 1099 on my taxes?

The 1099 reflects the amount of money the contractor received from the insurance company. While it should have reflected money received for all of...

Can I collect on my deceased ex-husband's pension if he left me as the survivor?

There is not a simple answer without some additional information. Are you listed as the beneficiary of the pension? While you may be listed, was...

Is it legal for me to take back a car "gifted" in Washington if the title had not been transferred?

If you only made a "bill of sale," but did not sign over the title to the vehicle; then you still are the owner of the vehicle. I would contact a...

Can I sell e-learning courses that contain YouTube videos/articles/images that I've found online?

You should contact an intellectual property attorney to discuss your proposed business model and the use of social media material within your...

Since you are a sole proprietor, there is no need to have your spouse on the UBI license. Each year you would report your business revenue to the...

Can a person who is not a beneficiary of an estate under probate help pay a WA medicaid recovery bill?

If your father wishes to pay off the Medicaid lien on behalf of your mother he may do so without any tax liability to the beneficaries. Tom

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Where would a Special Needs Trust be filed?

If the Special Needs Trust is not court created, there is no filing requirements.

Can a bank that financed me on a car loan repossess my car because I lost my job I've given $2,500 down first payment not due

It's not clear how the bank would know you lost your job. As long as you are not in default, the bank cannot call the loan. If they try, contact...

I accepted a contractor's Agreement by signature. Are they in contract ?

It is a practice for some contractors to low ball an estimate to get the job and, then turn around and do add-ons while on the job. This occurs...