It will depend on your particular circumstances; they look to what income belongs to you (e.g. 1/2 of wages because of community property) and to...

Removing Self from a Loan with Co-signer who has not paid their half?

You should review the terms of the loan, but most likely as far as the lender is concerned both individuals are liable for the full amount of the...

Your question depends on the circumstances as he must have some relationship to the child to have the child's SSN. If he was not entitled to the...

California property split in divorce

Although the concept of community property is deceptively simple, there are a number of important factors that may indicate or change the nature of...

Property Share/Interest Transfer

This is all generally true, except for the appraisal part. Since you are not dead, there will be no step up in basis on the transferred portion. ...

Surviving Spouse and Executor of my husband bed side will, In Probate

You should be able to, but as indicated, you cannot just take the money or "use it" without court permission. Additionally, depending on when your...

A 2 person, husband and wife partnership dissolved 3 years ago. There was substantial credit card debt personally liable to the

You should thoroughly review IRC 108 as it applies here. I am confused as to why you do not believe insolvency would be applicable? If it is a...

Assuming I have a straight forward living trust to create, how much would that cost and how long does it take to put it together

You will have to speak with the individual attorney you wish to have create your trust. Unfortunately, it may take a little legwork on your part...

How do I close an IRA of a deceased family member?

You would do well to speak to an attorney who is knowledgeable in both estates and tax who can advise you how best to deal with the IRA. Depending...

Does an attorney have some special legal standing a beneficiary does not to discover confidential information?

An attorney does not have any special standing; an attorney stands in your shoes and acts on your behalf. That said, attorneys are trained to know...