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Walker Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

DeMent and Marquardt, P.L.C.

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving Walker, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • In 1994, Daniel DeMent and Michele Marquardt founded DeMent and Marquardt with one single goal in mind: Protecting clients' assets. Today, DeMent and Marquardt offers a wide range... Read More

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Michael D. Holmes
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Straub, Seaman & Allen, P.C.

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  • Serving Walker, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Established in 1984, Straub, Seaman & Allen provides quality representation for businesses and individuals throughout Michigan and Indiana. ​We pride ourselves on tailoring a... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Litigation, Tax Consulting, and 19 more

Thomas F. Waggoner
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McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane, PLLC

4.8
43 Reviews

  • Serving Walker, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers3 awards

  • Small Firm Feel. Big Firm Experience. We have the ability to handle the most complex cases without sacrificing personal service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrial Practice, Construction Law Services, and 88 more

Richard Ward Szymanski
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Thav, Ryke and Assoc.

4.9
33 Reviews

  • Serving Walker, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Lawyers who treat you like family in your time of need

  • Estate Planning LawyersDecedents Estates, Wills & Trusts, and 10 more

Jamie Ryke
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Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC

4.5
46 Reviews

  • Serving Walker, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Traditional legal representation of use to most businesses and their owners.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking Law, Breach of Contract, and 455 more

Andrew L. Rassi
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Schenk, Boncher & Rypma

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Walker, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Schenk, Boncher & Rypma was established in 1978 and is a full service law firm serving clients in West Michigan and the Midwest.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice, and 21 more

Curtis D. Rypma
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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

4.5
42 Reviews

  • Serving Walker, MI and Kent County, Michigan

  • Law Firm with 15 lawyers2 awards

  • Effective Advocates • Trusted Counselors

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Trial and Appellate Practice, and 22 more

Michael J. TerBeek
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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Does my son have to pay the taxes on the home transferred to him while I’m living but sold it after I passed?

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Answered by attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Estate Planning lawyer at Horn & Johnsen SC
If you gift real estate to your son during your lifetime, then he will inherit your cost basis for the property. Upon transfer, you will need to file a gift tax return and incur any gift tax consequences of the transfer. When your son subsequently sells the property, he will need to pay capital gains taxes if applicable. However, if your son inherits your real estate upon your death, then there will be no gift tax return required and your son's new cost basis in the property will be the value of the property as of your date of death. If your estate is large enough to be subject to a state or federal estate tax, then the real estate would be included as part of your taxable estate and your estate would be liable for such taxes.
If you gift real estate to your son during your lifetime, then he will inherit your cost basis for the property. Upon transfer, you will need to file a gift tax return and incur any gift tax consequences of the transfer. When your son subsequently sells the property, he will need to pay capital gains taxes if applicable. However, if your son inherits your real estate upon your death, then there will be no gift tax return required and your son's new cost basis in the property will be the value of the property as of your date of death. If your estate is large enough to be subject to a state or federal estate tax, then the real estate would be included as part of your taxable estate and your estate would be liable for such taxes.
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What can be done if a friend of 50 years is dying with a few houses but has neither will nor family?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
There's probably not a lot more that you can do except to continue taking care of the properties for him. After his death, you or any other interested person or business can petition the probate court to be named executor or personal representative. The executor will arrange to sell the properties and pay off your friend's final expenses and taxes. If there are any assets left, the executor will search for heirs. If you would like to be reimbursed for the time you've spent taking care of your friend's properties, keep track of your time and expenses and submit a bill to the executor.
There's probably not a lot more that you can do except to continue taking care of the properties for him. After his death, you or any other interested person or business can petition the probate court to be named executor or personal representative. The executor will arrange to sell the properties and pay off your friend's final expenses and taxes. If there are any assets left, the executor will search for heirs. If you would like to be reimbursed for the time you've spent taking care of your friend's properties, keep track of your time and expenses and submit a bill to the executor.
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I am executor to my dad's trust and my brother borrowed $55,000 over time what do I do about making things right?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
Call for an appointment and consultation. Generally you brother should either be paying back the loans, or, in the alternative, have his distributions decreased until he is even with he rest of the beneficiaries but that will not be necessary and losses loans from your father are properly documented and legally enforceable. For a firm opinion I would have to review the trust. Clearly you have not been seeking legal counsel and should. All my office for an appointment or another attorney.
Call for an appointment and consultation. Generally you brother should either be paying back the loans, or, in the alternative, have his distributions decreased until he is even with he rest of the beneficiaries but that will not be necessary and losses loans from your father are properly documented and legally enforceable. For a firm opinion I would have to review the trust. Clearly you have not been seeking legal counsel and should. All my office for an appointment or another attorney.
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