Legal Questions and Answers
Can I Take a Tax Deduction for a Charitable Contribution Made in Canada?
is it possible and legal taxwise for an individual, corpoaration, company, or trust to make a charitable donation to a charity in canada and take a deduction on irs tax filings and vice versa from canada into the u.s.a.?
11/30/2010 | Category: Taxes | State: Illinois | #23738Does an Online Purchase Have to Offer a Refund or Exchange by the Seller?
if a product is advertised and sold by e-commerce (internet) and is very accurately described in the ad, is the seller required to provide a 'satisfaction guaranteed' clause or accept returns for refund because the item was purchased sight unseen?
11/30/2010 | Category: Warranties | State: Illinois | #23736How Can I Avoid Paying a Transfer Tax to Remove Someone From a Deed in Delaware?
I was recently denied for HAMP for not submitting required documentation to them in a timely manner? I was not instructed that I had to do a quitclaim deed to have my ex boyfriend of 3 years ago removed from the deed then once I located him and got him to sign it and had it notarized it was sent into the recorders office. It was sent back to me stating that I must pay taxes t...
11/30/2010 | Category: Debts and Credit | State: Delaware | #23735Can I Retain a Security Deposit for a Tenant's Incomplete Renovation Work?
With owner's (reluctant) permission the tenant undertook a major 'decoration' project (removing a 'lowered' ceiling), but left after removing same but not doing the decorative finishing, painting etc. which was the condition of the agreement. The result is a thoroughly displeasing sight. Tenant insists he did no damage and demands return of the security deposit. Is he correct?...
11/30/2010 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Repairs | State: Pennsylvania | #23733Can a Remainderman Sell Their Share Without the Consent of the Life Tenant?
My father put my sister and me on a general warranty deed with reservation of life estate in October 2001. However, we have 4 other brothers and sisters that we were told to share this property with. Why he only put two names on the deed is beyond me! He is still living (age 88 and still going about his business). Is it possible for my sister and me to add our other brother...
11/29/2010 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Ohio | #23731Will Crimnal Charges be Filed if a Relative is Accused of Child Abuse?
If a Grandfather fondles a 3 year old Granddaughter and is reported to CACU, does he have charges filed against him for this and go to trial? The CACU Detective observed the child being questioned by counselor.
11/29/2010 | Category: Child Abuse | State: Kentucky | #23730How Can I Make Sure An Executor Carries out their Duties as Required?
I received a Waiver of Notice of Probate of Will that I have not yet signed. I do not trust the Executor but I do not want to make things worse. The attorney's cover letter stated the amount. How can I be sure that this is the amount that was intended and that I will receive the money?
11/29/2010 | Category: Wills and Es... » Will Contests | State: Ohio | #23728Are Prenuptial Agreements Required to be Registered in New York?
are prenups required to be registered in the state of NY
11/29/2010 | Category: Marriage » Premarital A... | State: New York | #23727How Do I Avoid Paying a Forged Loan Without Pressing Charges?
My daughter obtained several student loans with me as the co-signer. I did not agree or give permission. I have not pressed charges because she has cancer. I have also been paying these loans. However, I'm eligible for retirement and don't believe I can pay them off. Is there any relief for me without suing her? Thank you.
11/29/2010 | Category: Criminal » Forgery | State: Tennessee | #23725Should I Change My First Name?
I want to change my name. No biggie. I have never gone by another name. Don't want to change my last name. BTW, I have never been arrested or had legal issues with my name. What do you think?I want to keep this simple. I understand that I'll have to change all accounts, Social Security, passport, etc. Again, what do you think? Thank you.
11/29/2010 | Category: Name Change | State: California | #23723