Questions answered by Tristan James Lloyd

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Can I repo a motorcycle from someone who is not keeping it insured and hasn't paid me for the current year tag she had me buy?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

You will likely have to file in small claims court. You can not go and get the bike on your own then you would be doing the wrong thing. It is...

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I am a real estate agent at a small broker and up until Sept I was a 10% owner.

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

You should speak with an attorney. A lot will depend on the contract you signed. Without reading that contract and understanding the full situation...

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How do you determine an rightful heir to and estate in SC?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

There are child adoptive laws that are state specific. There are both formal and constructive or equitable adoptions. An attorney should be...

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Can we shelter our real estate by transferring both of our residences to our sons?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 05, 2015

I would consult a estate planning attorney and or a tax attorney in your area. There are gift tax exemptions per year up to 14000 per recipient and...

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Is the Convention Against Genocide customary international law?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

International law is based completely on custom. Conventions and treaties are only law in that they are evidence of that custom. The convention on...

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Living revocable trust, if last living settlor/trustee decides to sell property, do I have rights to proceeds?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

The answer is that it depends on the trust document. If you can get a copy of the trust document, then you can have an attorney look at it and...

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Do you know of any CHARITIES that would accept a deeded timeshare in an upscale property as a Donation?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 03, 2015

The likely answer is that there is one somewhere. The problem is what value does it have to a charity.

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Based on the below decree, Does this mean I have to put my ex as the contingent beneficiary?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

It means that you have to either name your children as beneficiaries, that you can not change, or you put your "ex as trustee" as beneficiary. Your...

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Does paying someone's property tax count as a taxable gift?

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

It is likely a gift if he pays the taxes, however there is a gift tax exemption of 14,000 per recipient per year. Your Father can give you 14,000...

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I need a federal tax attorney

Tristan's answer | Answered on March 02, 2015

You can use the find an attorney on avvo, you can google attorneys, or you can ask for referrals from attorney or accountant you trust.

Tristan James Lloyd's Answers (464)

Can I repo a motorcycle from someone who is not keeping it insured and hasn't paid me for the current year tag she had me buy?

I am a real estate agent at a small broker and up until Sept I was a 10% owner.

How do you determine an rightful heir to and estate in SC?

Can we shelter our real estate by transferring both of our residences to our sons?

Is the Convention Against Genocide customary international law?

Living revocable trust, if last living settlor/trustee decides to sell property, do I have rights to proceeds?

Do you know of any CHARITIES that would accept a deeded timeshare in an upscale property as a Donation?

Based on the below decree, Does this mean I have to put my ex as the contingent beneficiary?

Does paying someone's property tax count as a taxable gift?

I need a federal tax attorney