Recent content by Mikey&Abby

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri I am getting my income tax in order so I can apply for the Pell Grant way before the deadline. My Form 1098T says I received $800 more over the "qualified tuition and related expenses." I am a full time student. Should I claim $800 as...

What is the name of your state? Missouri Here's the situation: I am my deceased uncle's estate's personal representative. My uncle owned a house with another person under a joint tenancy, the house is located in California. He used the property as a collateral for a loan ($30,000) he made when...

What is the name of your state? Missouri Only my name appears on the deed. I want to add my wife's name. How do I go on about doing that? From my research, it seems that quitclaim and warranty deeds are only good if I am "releasing" my interest on the property. Can we do this by ourselves or a...

What is the name of your state? Missouri My ex-lawyer advised me before not to sell real property during probate or else I'm gonna be hammered on taxes and fees. That I should only sell real estate when probate closes. There's no liquid cash to pay the decedent's debts, and I may have to ask...

What is the name of your state? Missouri Right now, my uncle's estate is in probate. My dad is the only living heir. I was appointed the administrator of my uncle's estate. My dad don't really want to inherit anything and wants to pass everything to me. Is this possible at this stage? Thanks!

What is the name of your state? Missouri I am very disappointed with the lawyer I hired. Did not even tell me that I have a deadline in filing inventory and appraisement when I specifically asked him about the matter. I did research online and found out that I could receive citation and could...

What is the name of your state? Missouri I am my brother's only living heir. No wife, kids, etc. His state of residence is Missouri however he has 2 parcel of land in California which is approximately worth less than $35,000. I hired a lawyer for the proceedings here in Missouri but he can't...

We live in Missouri but the person/corporation we are suing is in Illinois. Here's the situation: We purchased a machine on ebay for just under 13K and found out later that the machine has a serious engine defect. He mentioned in the auction that the engine is newly rebuilt with low hours and...

We live in Missouri but the person/corporation we are suing is in Illinois. Here's the situation: We purchased a machine on ebay for just under 13K and found out later that the machine has a serious engine defect. He mentioned in the auction that the engine is newly rebuilt with low hours and...

What is the name of your state? Missouri I bought a machine on ebay. The seller is from Illinois. The machine was paid for and picked up in Illinois. The seller had prior knowledge of an expensive repair that was needed and did not disclose it in the auction. He mistakenly included paperwork...

We live in Missouri. I arrived in the US on July of 2004 and got my permanent residence card approved last January. I haven't been employed since I arrived. Thus, I have no income. Should my husband put "married filing separately" or "married filing jointly" for his 2004 tax return? Can he...