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1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Ohio on
Q: Father passed no will no spouse. My bro in same state as Dad. I live diff state. How protect my inheritance rights?
Theodore David Vicknair Sr.
Theodore David Vicknair Sr. answered on Jul 20, 2021

I would talk to an Ohio attorney about beating your brother to the punch to get appointed as Administrator of the estate. In my state, Louisiana, you and he would have equal preferenced in right to be appointed. Ohio may have a statute that provides that a local person living in the state has a... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination for Missouri on
Q: can a company tell me to cease applying to their company?
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg answered on Jul 20, 2021

Yes. If a company doesn’t want you to apply then apply for jobs elsewhere. The job market is presently strong.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law for Maryland on
Q: Tax advice for inheriting half a condo

In 1998 my parents helped me buy a condo. The deed has my name and my father's name on it. I was told at the time that when he died I would automatically inherit his share of the condo, with no taxes owed. He died in 2011 and I have not tried to change the deed and I'm worried about any... Read more »

Theodore David Vicknair Sr.
Theodore David Vicknair Sr. answered on Jul 20, 2021

So this is clear under federal income tax law: inheritances are not income. States that have an income tax *generally* piggy back the federal law. So, generally, the only income tax implications that may be tangentially applicable is the "step-up" in income tax basis for the eventual... Read more »

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Q: Is alimony and child support awarded by the court in Mississippi a public record?

I have a step daughter whom was married and divorced over three years ago to a prominent doctor. They had three children all minors born from the marriage. I continue to support her as she said she receives zero alimony or child support from the ex husband. I have gone by her word in this matter.... Read more »

Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin answered on Jul 20, 2021

The court records are open to the public. Go to the chancery court in the county where the divorce was entered. Give they clerk her name and her ex’s name and ask to see the file. The final Order will be there.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Texas on
Q: I have received a consent to independent administration. Should I sign?

How long does the independent administrator have to distribute proceeds to heirs?

Theodore David Vicknair Sr.
Theodore David Vicknair Sr. answered on Jul 20, 2021

You should ascertain with your own attorney what Texas' Independent Administration statute allows. In my state of Louisiana, it is generally limited to selling estate property without the consent of the judge. It does not affect the proceeds of the sale, which would be distributable to the... Read more »

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