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My sons paternal grandfather has guardianship and it’s no longer in my sons best interest to live with him
answered on Apr 10, 2023
I understand that your son lives in a state different than your own.
You should hire an attorney who practices with relevant expertise in the state where your son now resides.
I need to get the addresses of the property that i own
answered on Jun 15, 2022
You might search for your properties:
in person at the county property collector,
online through the internet, or
with the help of an individual.
We don't have a Will at present.
answered on Jan 27, 2022
It is imperative that you hire an attorney to put a trust in place immediately, in order to avoid unnecessary tax implications, and to avoid the time and expense of Probate court.
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We were told that there were no more funds in our family trust. We took their word. Now we find out about a court hearing and we need to know what form or forms to fill out before Jan.20,
2022. I am next in line for co executor. But we really need to know what we need to do to enter... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2022
I suggest you hire a lawyer with probate experience in the appropriate venue before the next court date.
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I have a couple of homes. One is paid for; the second one is about half the way through the loan life. My wife is on both titles, but I am the loan borrower alone.
I want to create a living trust. Does she need to be named if she is in the title already? We (wife and I) have a son; can I... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2021
Contemplating the post mortem disposition of your two properties , is important, and I encourage you to continue down this path,
but I believe you would be better served by engaging in
a comprehensive estate plan with an estate planning attorney.
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I am being offered money for a lot I own. Problem is I have no record of how much I paid for it back in 2003. It's a small dirt lot and paid under $1,000 for it. I am being offered more than that. How do I work this in my 2021 taxes when I file if I will have no idea how much I paid in order... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2021
Real property is normally transferred by a deed that includes a description of property, an assessor's parcel number, and a chain of title in the public record.
Assuming that you have already researched the property in the relevant county, It seems like your 'lot' may be a... View More
My Grandparents made their Living Trust in 1993. In 1995 my Grandmother passes away , in 1998 my Grandfather makes some changes to Trust as a survivor and his Trust is known as Trust B while my Grandma’s is known as decedent Trust “A”. My Grandfather passed away in 2007. Trust A instructs... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2021
I suggest you hire an attorney to perform a detailed reading of the trust, write a description of the trust provisions, and explain the interaction between the trust components.
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I want to house hack (buy a property, live in it, rent out the other rooms to pay expenses, cash flow, live for free, etc.) But living in soCal I can't do that yet. So, I was thinking what if I find a 3bd condo, find 2 roommates, furnish the shared spaces with my furniture, bring my Wi-fi... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2021
The enterprise you are suggesting is a sublease. It is done on different scales from residential real estate, to large retail establishments. I suggest you find a model residential sublease or two on the internet, and read through the legalese, while keeping in mind that every problem the sublease... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2021
A: Your LLC must pay the annual franchise fee of $800, file federal and state taxes, as well as quarterlies.
Failure to fulfill your obligations will result in interest and penalties, interest on penalties, and penalties on interest, as well as letters from the FTB. It is a good idea to get... View More
Does the estate get divided between the living children. My mother said she only wanted her children to have her estate or does the deceased children receive it?
answered on May 27, 2021
If your Mother died with a trust, the terms of the trust will determine the distribution of assets to her descendants.
I suggest you have an attorney read your Mother's trust and explain the distribution of assets when an heir dies before the distribution of assets.
The... View More
I own an undeveloped lot in Tulare, CA. and the people who own the lot next to it have wanted to purchase mine for awhile. I have finally decided to sell it because my husband and I have found a lovely house with plenty of acreage in Wisconsin. I have talked with the other lot's owners, quoted... View More
answered on May 20, 2021
Most likely the transaction will require a title company.
Title companies usually have a relationship with an attorney, or an attorney on staff, if needed.
If you and your counter-party have agreed on a price, you should be able to avoid a broker's fee.
Without a broker... View More
My Landlord wants to sell the home Im renting from her. The real estate investor who is interested in buying the home first served me with a 30 day notice to "voluntarily" vacate the home. 2 months later the investor interested in buying the home filed an unlawful detainer with the court... View More
answered on May 19, 2021
Reading through your lease may partially illuminate your options.
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Hello
I created a new LLC last July and I'm the only member.
So far the LLC has not been operative and has generated no revenue.
Do I need to file an income Tax return or pay the $800 California Franchisee tax?
Thank you.
answered on May 17, 2021
Your LLC must pay the annual franchise fee of $800, file federal and state taxes, as well as quarterlies.
Failure to fulfill your obligation will result in interest and penalties, interest on penalties, and penalties on interest. It is a good idea to get a book keeper to fulfill the filing... View More
The property was purchased in the early 80's. My parents out us kids on the deed(?) so we all owned it. My mom died in 1989. My dad died in 2003. My step sister says the land us her moms and my dad wanted me to sign a quit claim. I know that's a lie.
My father and his wife took... View More
answered on May 13, 2021
I suggest you contact a real estate attorney in Kern county regarding a petition of the property, in the hope that your attorney will be able to negotiate an out of court monetary settlement.
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My mother recently passed away and I am her sole beneficiary in a revocable trust (which is now an irrevocable trust on her passing). The trust contains two CDs and an annuity. When the trust was made, the lawyer that made it advised me to close these accounts and re-open them in accounts in my... View More
answered on May 8, 2021
Consider:
1. Estate income tax uses a different type of accounting than personal income tax.
2. Transferring your trust assets to your personal ownership will collapse your tax return obligations into one personal income return with which you are already mostly familiar.... View More
Father-in-law is Bill. His 1st wife is Mary. They had a trust that owned 20 rental homes. Beneficiaries were 3 kids. About a year after Mary died, Bill remarried. Ten yrs later, Bill and second wife Joyce created a trust. At that time, 10 rentals were put in a "B" trust (Mary's... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2021
The 'B' subtrust of the Mary and Bill trust, holds ten properties.
Joyce presumably has a right to periodic income from rents.
Could a loan be arranged using equity based on one or more properties to secure a loan, which would be repaid on the death of Joyce?
This... View More
My home is considered separate because it was gifted, but if I sell this and buy a new home while still married, will the new home still be separate property or would it now be considered community property? I live in California.
answered on Mar 20, 2021
I suggest you contact an attorney before you sell your house, or transfer the proceeds of a sale into a bank account. In general, separate property that is commingled with another person, such as money in a joint bank account, may not be considered as separate property after it is commingled,... View More
Her bank accts, life insurance and house were all under both our names
answered on Mar 14, 2021
Bank and life insurance should pass through beneficiary designation by providing to the relevant institutions a certified death certificate and your credentials.
Assuming that the house was held in joint tenancy, You will need to file AFFIDAVIT - DEATH OF JOINT TENANT, a Preliminary... View More
30 years ago we bought a house with my Father and mother in law. The verbal agreement was that they would provide the down payment and we would make the payments and pay for the utilities and take care of my mother in law when my father in law passed. The house is held as Joint tenants and my... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2021
In general, the Statute of Frauds requires that certain transactions must be in writing.
See, California Civil Code Section 1624(a)(3)
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