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... View More 
answered on Mar 6, 2020
If he died without a will, his children inherit his property. California does not recognize so-called common law marriage. But, maybe he gifted things to his companion? He could do so, if he wanted to make gifts to her. Have you told your father's companion what you would like to receive. You... View More
there is a mortgage on the townhouse but i am not sure what to do next; please advise. Do i need a Probate lawyer? Mom's doesn't have any other assets but has credit card debt.
Thank you
Jennifer
answered on Mar 6, 2020
In California, when a Joint Tenant dies, the property goes to the surviving joint, outside of probate. You need to file a form entitled: "Affidavit Death Of Joint Tenant" with the County Recorder.
However, did your Mother ever sever the Joint Tenancy? You need to check this out.... View More
In 2020, I applied for the Homestead Reduction to my property taxes based on 2019 value of my home. I am 67 and earned only Social Security benefits in 2019. My County auditor says they go back to 2018 income. This makes no sense to me. Is it correct? I understand that I pay 2019 taxes in... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Homestead law is a property law issue, not an income tax issue. The property laws of Ohio control. You need the opinion of an Ohio Lawyer.
My parent passed away 2012. We Auctioned everything expect for almost 100 acres of land and 1 house with land. My sister has been on drugs, in and out of jail. The house and land are still in the estate with the sheriff office in Randolph county WV. Because there was no will an we could not figure... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You may be able to gain title by adverse possession, but you really need an opinion from a WV lawyer. All property law is state law. All best wishes.
I also heard her lawyer say this would be my year and my ex wife claimed our child anyway. I thought claiming in odd number years for tax purposes would mean that I claim 2019 being it’s an odd number year. If that’s the case what do I do? I don’t want to get her in trouble and I have tried... View More
My brother’s name is similar to my name, but I have no outstanding debts with any courts. The office that intercepted my refund wants me to file an appeal! How legal is this?
answered on Mar 4, 2020
You need to file a claim for refund with The California Franchise Tax Board. Include a detailed letter informing the FTB of all facts.
answered on Mar 4, 2020
In my opinion, it would be best to pay it, so your account shows that you are all paid up with your state.
Are these papers enforceable since it's not his property &there hasn't been a probate court hearing yet? Can this stop him fr being the administrator?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
The probate Court Judge will sort this all out. If you want to call something to the attention of the Probate Court Judge file a petition with the Court putting all facts before the Court. Give Notice to all parties. Use a lawyer familiar with Probate Court Procedures.
answered on Feb 27, 2020
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Should my other siblings and I call the police,press charges or file a report?The same sibling petioning to be administrator although he isn't yet still had his lawyer draw up papers stating anyone who takes property from the estate will be ineligible for inheritance.could this effect his... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
file or have your attorney file a petition with the superior court, notifying the Court of what has taken place and requesting that the court order that the taken item be replaced and that the taker be properly sanctioned.
My son used his brothers ssn# to obtain employment with a driving company. Should he contact the company for a new w-2, or the IRS to have the # changed in order to properly and legally file taxes?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Many times it takes a while until county issues the death certificate, which sets forth cause of death. Typically, your county clerk will have the answer as it if death certificate has been issued and whether "cause of death" has been, as yet, indicated.
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Your kids pay no estate tax. Your exemption will more than cover $850,000.
Now the kids are asking for what they gave her back my husband is successor trustee I told him the items belong to her and that if nothing is identified to go back to any specific person, that they will have to follow what the trust says in order to disburse it
answered on Feb 27, 2020
A gift is a gift. Title passes to the donee. If a gift was intended, it's a gift. The recipient owes nothing to the person who gave her the gift. A gratuitous transfer is a gift. There is no obligation to return the gift.
She wont dicuss it with me. But is that my property and how do i get it returned to me.
answered on Feb 25, 2020
If your father gave it to you in his will, it became yours the instant your father died.
answered on Feb 25, 2020
NO, it does not mean that Judge has signed the order. It means that Judge orally granted petition at calendar call. Some judges sign right away, after the hearing. Some judges take a while to sign. The clerk of the Court may tell you. Or, the signing of the Order will be indicated on the... View More
Court papers mailed to us saying we owe taxes on an inheritance. We never received an inheritance. We were told that once my husbands dad and uncle pass away then my husband would get what is left over, however when I call the courts it says that it was tax on an amount down to the penny. I called... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
The tax is based on the fair market value of what the beneficiary receives, even though the actual receipt may be postponed. The lawyer will need more facts to answer.
My brother inherited a home from our late parents (both passed away in 2018). The home was originally in my parents' revocable trust. We hired a trust company to handle the transfer. The company filed the appropriate grant deed documents and the transfer went from my parents' trust, to my... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
If you do so on time, the assessor's findings may be appealed. Engage a lawyer specializing in Property Tax Matters.
Irs rules and regulations states i get to claim him every year because i am custodial parent and he lives with me and irs states decree after 2009 cant be used my papers say dad claim every othet year but nothing about 8332 form irs requires him to have one signed by me i have not done so
answered on Feb 24, 2020
If you provide over half of the child support and you have written proof of same, and you are the parent then you may claim on your income tax return, but, if you are audited you have to prove it. Save all checks, written receipts, and all other written evidence.;attach a statement to your return... View More
The vacant land is located in Colorado. The property taxes were itemized deductions 1995 through 2016.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Your cost BASIS is what you paid for the land.
You do NOT add the property taxes.
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