Is that considered a capital gain? Do I need to pay extra on my state and federal taxes. Does my mother has to pay extra taxes.
If you buy an asset for less than the fair market value, the seller should file a gift tax return. Unless your Mother dies with a combined estate and lifetime gift that exceeds approximately $11,000,000 (or the exemption amount in effect at the time of her death), there should be no estate tax... Read more »
Is it legal for me to collect the rent and is it legal for the trustee successor to take that rent away from me and put it in a trust account until it's in my name... I have been collecting rent for the past year the trustee successor is wanting to step in now and take over and hire a property... Read more »
Ideally there should be a written agreement between the successor trustee and the property manager, that outlines the obligations of both parties.
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tax and completely removed our names off the property. The property is located in Stockton, CA.
You may gift up to the value of the annual exclusion, which is currently $15,000 per year, without the donor or recipient filing with the IRS. A married couple may donate twice this much to the recipient. If the recipient is married, and the donor is married the recipient may receive four times... Read more »
My father still has a small mortgage on the home. He already has a Will and Durable POA. He is interested in creating a mechanism such as a living trust by which his home and minivan can be transferred to me as his sole heir without the necessity of the property going through probate. His Will... Read more »
I'm not familiar with Arizona laws. A quick internet search reveals that Arizona has a form for beneficiary designation of automobiles. Please refer to the link below.
https://apps.azdot.gov/files/mvd/mvd-forms-lib/96-0561.pdf
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Do I pay the mortgage until it is in my name? Or is it covered by his trustee?
Sorry for your loss.
During life, most trusts are revocable, and there is no distinction between the revocable trust and the person, for tax purposes. After death, the trust becomes an irrevocable distinct entity, that will require a separate tax identity i.e. an EIN. The irrevocable... Read more »
The land was left to my mom and her other two siblings. The two other siblings are deceased now and my mom wants to put the land in her name now to write her will. what documents and paperwork does she need to get this process going? Also she has more land that she has that is in my brother's... Read more »
To begin with you will need to gather together the testamentary documents (wills, trusts, and property deeds), pertaining to your deceased Grandmother and Uncle, and hire an attorney to review the documents, organize the information, and write a report on the current ownership of the properties,... Read more »
Settlors created the trust in 1988 naming themselves trustees and then their two adult children, a son and a daughter. The primary trust asset is property in California. The two "children" are now in their 80's. The daughter lives out of state and has never participated in the... Read more »
If the 'children' are mentally competent to the extent that they would understand that they are granting a power under the trust, and the trustees also have enumerated powers under the trust that include the power to engage an agent, or attorney-in-fact, (power of attorney); you might... Read more »
I am a 50 year old woman living in California. I never married, have no kids and minimal assets (I own my car and have about $1000 in the bank). Both of my parents and my siblings all live in Pennsylvania. I'm starting the process of "getting my affairs in order" and think the first... Read more »
Joint tenancy is a form of ownership that involves two or more owners. Upon the death of the first co-owner, the remaining portion of the property is transferred to the surviving owner(s) by law. A bank account may be owned in joint tenancy*. A car may also be owned in joint tenancy. At death... Read more »
I'm the trustee, Will I pay more in taxes if I claim it on my taxes, or should i get a ein for the trust and file it's own taxes and leave the house in the trust
Federal income tax rates for trusts are compressed. In 2020, trust net income that exceeds $12,950 is taxed at a rate of 37%.
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A trust has all cash plus a primary house. Trust calls for equal distribution among 4 co-beneficiaries (same 4 are also co-trustees). House will not be sold. Option 1: Single beneficiary "A" takes house, and only house, no cash, as her sole share. Option 2: All beneficiaries take equal... Read more »
There are private sources of money that provide liquidity for this type of situation.
There is a requirement to report gifts more than $15,000 per year on form 709.
The tax will be levied only if at the time of death, the combination of all lifetime gifts and donor's decedent estate, exceeds the the gift and estate tax exemption, then in effect, currently $11.58... Read more »
I anticipate issues with my siblings over my parents' estate, specifically one of them influencing my mother to change their will to exclude me if my father predeceases her. But if the will were to be read after he passed away (if he were to pass first) at least we would know his intentions... Read more »
Most modern estate plans use a trust instead of will to transfer assets at death.
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The lawyer put himself as executor before heirs. Now they want to make an heir their executor. Also in their trust the lawyer is listed as a trustee. Do they need 3 separate codicils? One each for their wills and another for the trust? They don't want to spend money to do it all again.
If parents intend to replace the executor and trustee, it is a good idea to review all documents beforehand. A change in the trustee will minimally require an amendment to the trust.
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And will and tell me if i can go ahead and sell the propertys my brother will not move out of the florida home. Our morher passed 8/26/2019 my brother wanted to fix up the house,but now conpkains of going in delt, and is harrassing me and my children. Do i have a right to just sell both propertys... Read more »
You will need to hire an Attorney to review the trust, will, real estate deeds, insurance, bank accounts and other relevant documents.
My two sisters and I have agreed I will buy their interest in the home. My sister who is the trustee demands I pay the entire existing mortgage or she will not sign the deed. The trust terms are the home is divided equally one third each. Can my sister alter the terms, threaten to not sign the deed... Read more »
There are private investors who provide liquidity to estates for exactly this situation. They provide funding to allay your Sister's apprehension, and should also provide guidance in preserving the historical property tax.
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The city came in and condemn the home due to tampering with PG&e and they said they were condemning the home due to insufficient lighting but yet they want $7,000 for the bill on PG&e that I don't have and I'm not going to pay what can happen to my home due to not paying
I suggest you do what is required to keep your home. One option would be a home equity loan to pay for the repairs and upgrade.
My father passed away and left no will. He and my mother were divorced, and he lived with another woman for 18 years unmarried. There are a few small things I would like to have as keepsakes, and his vehicle was in his name alone. As his blood relative am I entitled to these few things? or is... Read more »
In general, common law marriage has not been recognized in California since 1895, with one exception.
If a couple previously lived in a state that recognized common law marriage,
and in the time they lived in that state they fulfilled that state's requirements for common law... Read more »
My wife and I own a condo in Los Angeles for about 10 years. It is titled to an LLC ( LLC under both our names) for about 5 years, when we put it out for rent under the LLC business.
Since 1 year, we moved back and live in it. The LLC has no other business at the moment.
Thinking... Read more »
In general a transfer of property between an entity (such as an LLC), to one or more individuals will trigger a change in ownership and a reassessment of property tax. An exclusion provides that transfers between individuals and entities in which the proportional ownership is unchanged are not... Read more »
My mom relocated to a managed care facility last year. If I purchase the home she lived in for 50 yrs, will I be excluded from reassessment of the property and be able to continue getting the prop 13 tax advantages and if so, does it need to be my primary residence?
A 'change of ownership' triggers a property tax reassessment.
"... a change in ownership shall not include the following...
(1)(A)The purchase or transfer of real property which is the principal residence of an eligible transferor in the case of a purchase or transfer... Read more »
Grandmother left will and testament with me her grandson put me on her bank accounts and retirements accounts. My uncle swooped in when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and took her the same day she was diagnosed to get a will done. What should I do and what are my rights to the things she... Read more »
In general, assets that are in the form of beneficiary designations through banks and investment firms do not pass through a will or testamentary trust. You will present your ID and a certified death certificate at the financial institutions that hold the accounts.
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