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I inherited a house along with my siblings, and we're all listed on the deed. My oldest brother, the executor, obtained a signed POA for the sale because two of us live out of state. He claims we need to pay for expenses like a dumpster rental, but initially, there were no debts mentioned.... View More 
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
Yes, of course your brother can deduct expenses of fix up and repair and sale before distributing sale proceeds. It would be highly inequitable for you to reap the benefit of those things without bearing any of the burden.
I was involved in a car accident where the other driver was at fault, resulting in a head injury for which I'm receiving an insurance settlement. However, I haven't agreed to the settlement yet because it releases the other driver from liability for future medical bills. My neurologist... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2025
Hi - Unfortunately, it is extremely unlikely that any insurance company would agree to a settlement keeping future medical treatment open. I strongly suspect that will not be an option.
It is always important in situations like this to be able to show the insurance company what types of... View More
I am currently separated from my spouse, and our separation agreement does not address tax responsibilities. We have been filing taxes jointly for the last three years. Recently, my spouse withdrew a substantial amount from an inherited retirement account and did not withhold enough for taxes. They... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
You're absolutely right to be cautious about this. When you file jointly, the IRS and the Vermont Department of Taxes consider both spouses equally responsible for the entire tax liability, no matter what private agreement you make between yourselves. Even if your spouse signs something saying... View More
I told her I could sand and reseal but could possibly run into the same issue down the road. She asked me to stain it instead. I told her I could do that but would have to charge for staining it as that was not in our original agreement but I could give a discount for the issues arising. She does... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2023
A Vermont attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could depend on what you may have told her about the sealing or waterproofing qualities of all coatings involved. It's going to be difficult for anyone to answer without knowing more about the discussions... View More
answered on May 2, 2023
If you'd like to use someone else's song, you should request permission and pay the required fee. Otherwise, using a song for commercial purposes without permission can constitute infringement, which usually costs the infringer exponentially more than the fee. If needed, you should... View More
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