When receiving an inheritance does a person have to file it as income when filing their federal income tax return?

An inheritance is not taxed as income to the donee, but is taxable to the decedent under the Estate and Gift Tax Law. Your parent's estate is too...

In a non-disparagement agreement, does disparagement require a third party?

The rule is that slander occurs only if it is heard by a third party. So a party may yell at you in private and you have no remedy. I am not...

I need advice on a small claims issue. I sold a xbox 360 to a guy and he said it doesn't work?

If he is refusing advice on how to fix it, it sounds like he has "buyer's remorse" and just wants to back out. Put the offer of advice in writing....

Do I need a civil lawyer

I don't see how Small Claims Court can help. All it can do is render a judgment for money damages. It does not have equity authority to order...

Is an invention assignment clause that seemingly covers "all" ideas and inventions, likely to be enforceable in Massachussetts?

I assume that the company is your employer. This is overreaching by the company. In California a statute prevents an employer from requiring...

Can a Mutual Termination of Lease be made an addenda to the Lease Contrat?

I can't tell from just the title whether it is a good idea. It may have hooks that you won't like. If all it says is that you are mutually...

What options do I have to get my name on my fathers business(sole proprietorship)and what tax issues am I looking at in doing so

Your father needs an estate planning lawyer (not a CPA). This is a person who specializes in wills and trusts. How to get your father to be...

What's the best way to pursue a roofing contractor who has left the state for contracts in other states 4 months ago?

In California, at least, every licensed contractor must file a bond of some $5000 with the State Contractors License Board. Any consumer who...

Your first consideration should be to consult a good liability insurance agent to get personal coverage against claims of negligence and an auto...

Payday Loans

You added the "criminal charges" to your prior post. This is an idle threat. You can't be charged criminally for owing money--debtor's prisons...