Can I make charitable gifts on my mothers behalf, without it stated in her trust with terms?

If you are not concerned about tax deductions, many, likely all, charities would accept donations from you in the name of someone else, such as...

Do I pay taxes on a cash property division divorce stettlement?

You should review your specific facts with your attorney to see what legal options you have. In general, for federal taxes, properties obtained...

Should a first time offense shoplifter get a defense lawyer in city of Spokane, WA

An accountant convicted of theft likely will have a difficult time finding a job as an accountant. If you are low income by local standards, you...

Is it illegal for an attorney to change a Power of Attorney if the person has alzhiemers and had a Power of Attorney already?

If the attorney is convinced, after talking with the "elderly woman", that she knows who she wants to take care of her affairs, it would not be...

Parenting plan with mom and baby in Pierce County and dad in Portland, OR.

If the parents agree, it does not cost very much to file an appropriate petition with an appropriate court and presenting the final orders to the...

Father voluntarily wants to sign over his rights...what's our next step?

Given that there appears to be court orders in place, you likely should first check which court has the power to decide issues regarding your...

In WA, the courts liberally construe what is "appearance" by the respondent/defendant. Once there is an appearance by the respondent/defendant, the...

If you recieve an inheritance prior to a divorce being final is it community property?

RCW 26.16.010 (Separate property of spouse) provides: "Property and pecuniary rights owned by a spouse before marriage and that acquired by him or...

The "high profile murder case" likely carries the death penalty as a possible punishment. In WA, only qualified attorney may be appointed as public...

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"Is it possible to take custody over my cousin?" The law does allow a child to be removed from her parents when her safety is endangered. Whether...