Question reguarding bad debts or damaged goods for a business.

Yes, losses such as this are deductible. If you are not sure, consult your accountant or attorney to avoid potential tax liability. I see way too...

A name change will not erase your criminal record. The state police is informed of the change. If your issue is that your convictions are...

Honestly without seeing the motion or complaint, this is tough to answer. It could be she is asking to remain a beneficiary in lieu of cash...

If I was given a house from my moms will that I live in with my husband and we are getting divorced, does he have rights to it?

Houses and real estate are treated specially. A spouse's rights have a lot to do with timing and money. I suggest consulting with a probate or...

Are VA and SS benefits that are already paid and in a bank account go back to the government or can they be willed someone?

Yes, once they are paid, they are his and cannot be taken back. As your dad is still living, I strongly suggest meeting with an estate...

Options to buy a 5-10 acre parcel of land to setup a self sustenance farm (large garden and orchard) with accessory building

What you need is an attorney to perform a risk assessment and building plan. Your answer lies in local zoning, city planning, register of deeds,...

What is the guide lines for how much one pays in alimony?

Spousal support and child support are, as other counsel state, subject to statute based guidelines. With spousal support, aka alimony, the courts...

I have a 14 year old nephew who wants to live with me, his mother has mental breakdowns periodically. How do I get gaurdianship

I am sorry that you have been put in this position. But it is good that you are being proactive with your nephew. Other counsel have well...

Question about quit claim deeds. Removing an ex girlfriend.

Yes, and if it is something both parties agree to it should be a fairly simple matter of consulting with a real estate attorney to draft an...

Leaking basement that was not disclosed.

Probably not. Defects such as leaking or flooding must be disclosed, this is true. But generally suit must be brought within 6 years of...