Your current state is Virginia
We are in NY State. Brother (executor) wants to distribute over 4 years (tax reasons): I prefer lump sum or 2 years. Can the cash be distributed in different ways to different beneficiaries? If not, does this require a legal intervention?

answered on Jun 30, 2022
The trust language controls. The Trustee must administer the trust strictly in accordance with the Settlor's intentions.
I’m a Malaysian. Bought a land with LLC years old in Fort Myers. The land was put into an auction . Received a surplus check. But could not claim it due to it is in LLC .
I need someone to help me in claiming the surplus. What kind of lawyer do I look for . And how much is the charges?... Read more »

answered on Jun 29, 2022
You may be able to reinstate the LLC by paying the required amount to the Department of Corporations. If that's possible and the LLC is once again active, you may be able to negotiate the check. Checks have an expiration date, so you don't want to wait too long.
Then the land was put into auction I think. Now they gave me a surplus disbursement check . I cannot claim it directly with my name ,on my country. How can I claim the money. I was planing to open another LLC same name but my country don’t have LLC. They have LLP or BHD . Or Can I hire a lawyer... Read more »

answered on Jun 29, 2022
A lawyer cannot "claim" it for you, but can help you navigate this transaction. I recommend contacting the county or whomever issued you the check to re-issue it to you individually in your name. If that does not work, you may need a lawyer to figure out next steps.

answered on Jun 25, 2022
Take photos, get a surveyor to mark the boundary, get an arborist to determine the value of trees lost and cost of replacement, and cost to replace fence. Contact your insurance agent, ask your neighbor to pay your monetary damages, and use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to... Read more »
I placed my residence in Virginia into a QPRT two years ago splitting it between my two children. My son has since become disabled. I bought a house for me and my husband in California this month and am currently in the process of selling my house in Virginia under the QPRT. I want to buy another... Read more »

answered on Jun 20, 2022
Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs) are irrevocable trusts, which means they are not easily changeable or dissolvable. Whether or not your QPRT can be modified will depend on the language in your particular document. There is something called "decanting" that might be used to... Read more »
The deed to the house is in just my husband and his step-dads name. However there are 4 more siblings. The step dads will states that the house is to be sold and split 5 ways. Will my husband be soley responsible for any taxes due or fees since he is the only one on the deed?

answered on Jun 17, 2022
It appears that you husband and his step-father each have half interest in the property. So what do you mean when you indicate that your husband is the "only one on the deed"; has the step-father died? If the will is admitted to probate, one would expect that the step-father's half... Read more »
Fitness company- Officers are myself and husband. Devastated by pandemic and not able to recover. There’s unfiled back taxes and a recent $110k judgement from a defaulted business loan with me only as the personal guarantor. I hired a firm several months ago to help negotiate a settlement but... Read more »

answered on Jun 16, 2022
There are many issues you mention that far exceed what can be discussed on this site. I urge you to consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney with broad experience: including creditor representation in order to explain the impact of a potential bankruptcy on the creditors and how they might... Read more »
Our income is $4300 per month. Our expenses..credit cards, rent etc, car and life insurance is over $5k. Then everyday expensle, like food, gas, utilities. Would bankruptcy help me?
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answered on Jun 12, 2022
If you have filed tax returns in prior years, for those unpaid income taxes, then yes, a bankruptcy can help you. Unpaid income taxes, for returns filed more than two years and four months prior to the date of bankruptcy, are dischargeable, along with the interest and penalties accruing.... Read more »
Oklahoma 2021 tax return Form 511 instructions states:
"An Oklahoma resident individual is taxed on all income reported on the federal return, except...the gains/losses from the sales or exchange of real property in another state."
What is the specific Oklahoma Statute that addresses this?

answered on Jun 5, 2022
When dealing with taxes I encourage you to contact a tax law attorney- however if you still desire the information you may start looking at 68 O.S. § 2358 (OSCN 2022)
I've been trying to recieve a federal grant/loan for buying a home. Down payment assistance is something my family needed, so we decided to try a USDA or FHA loan. We have been told by multiple loan officers that because of my place of employment, I cannot recieve these funds. I pay federal... Read more »

answered on Jun 3, 2022
No. Taxation without representation means that a group of people has a tax imposed on them by a government in which they had no right to elect a representative (such as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, a state senator, a Congressman or US Senator) who could participate on behalf... Read more »
I own a single member LLC in Wyoming but now live in New York. I’d like to create a newer NY LLC subsidiary with the out of state LLC as the parent company. Is this allowed?
I am looking for information on the potential outcome for the above. There was harm done to a child and involvement of DCPP, the assault done to the child has not been established in court due to postponement. I am curious about this outcome as it will severely affect parental time and the... Read more »

answered on May 30, 2022
Jail time certainly looks like it is almost certain for the above offender as this person has multiple charges that could lead to that. That being said everything depends on the facts of the case and how good of a lawyer the defendant hires and lastly never under estimate luck.
In the case of divorce - Trust 1, which has a clause that names the beneficiary as spouse A & states distributions are not community property, owns an S corp (an LLC). The S corp paid distributions to spouse A, which were claimed jointly as non passive income in a community property state (AZ).... Read more »

answered on May 25, 2022
Unfortunately, you are asking a very difficult question. The answers hinge on the documents currently in place as well as the status of the divorce. The attorney will need to see if there is premarital agreement in place. If so, that agreement may control. We also need to look at the S... Read more »
I am the only child of their only child and they have no siblings left alive. My father who was their only child died 20 years ago. They had no will.

answered on May 19, 2022
Your question is not specific enough to answer. What are “death benefits?” Is this life insurance, real estate, etc.?
As a general proposition, a portion of estate assets would ordinarily go from one grandparent to the other and a portion would have gone to your dad, unless your... Read more »
I want to claim leftover proceeds from 2017 tax auction. I owed $1,500 selling price was $29,000

answered on May 16, 2022
I'm not sure you have a claim after so much time has passed, or if it would be financially worth it for you to pursue. Generally, when houses are foreclosed and auctioned, the taxes get paid and the bank or mortgage company get what they get. Sometimes they win big; sometimes not.

answered on May 16, 2022
When you file for bankruptcy relief, you must sign several bankruptcy Schedules showing ALL your estates and ALL your debts, and swear to their accuracy. You cannot leave anything out.
Credit card and medical bill debts are generally unsecured, i.e., there is no collateral securing... Read more »

answered on May 16, 2022
Certain types of taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy, IF you have filed a tax return showing those taxes as due longer than two years and four months prior to the date you file for bankruptcy relief.
i want to know what my rights are, and if irs can come after me for not paying income tax?

answered on May 13, 2022
Yes - the IRS can "come after" you for not paying payroll tax. When you are paid under the table, it is your duty to make sure you are still reporting those earnings as income. The IRS and other agencies that receive your payroll taxes can also go after your employer for not deducting... Read more »
I'm planning to move across country coast to coast, and plan to drive. It's going to be a few days of driving. Assuming I:
Move between 05-09/August
Started a lease on an apartment in new location, 01/August
Ended my lease in old location, end of August
For... Read more »

answered on May 11, 2022
You should consult an immigration lawyer for specifics on any nuances you may be subject to - particularly whether you need to declare a new location before moving. But generally, residency is prospective and intentional, determined by the place you intend to reside going forward. You have a lease,... Read more »
Hi.
I am getting audited for 2018 for my short-term rental business in California ( LLC ) but all the receipts for the expenses have been stolen with other stuff in one of my apartments by guests during COVID and all the receipts I was gathering are gone. What should I do? How can I back... Read more »

answered on May 7, 2022
If you paid those expenses using credit/debit cards, you may be able to use your bank statements or credit card statements as proof. If you paid cash, do your best to document your cash payments and explain to the auditor why you are unable to produce the receipts.
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