Yes, the surviving spouse can elect to file a joint return provided they did not remarry prior to the end of the tax year. Generally, no. Proceeds of life insurance policies are not taxable income unless the recipient paid for the right to receive them. For example, if you purchased a policy as an investment. Generally, yes. This is known as income in respect of a decedent. Since the deceased has not paid income tax on the distribution, the tax is owed by the recipient.

No. Massachusetts does not provide for joint wills. Both you and your spouse need separate wills, even if you own all your property jointly. When the first spouse dies, all joint property will pass to the survivor. Therefore, the survivor who becomes the sole owner of the property needs a will. Because there is no way of knowing who will die first and who second, both spouses need wills.

No. Married individuals can choose to file a joint petition, but one spouse can file alone. However, information about assets and wages of the non-filing spouse must appear in your statements and schedules, to give a complete picture of your financial situation.

You may return to work as soon as you feel comfortable. Following a normal TKR/THR a patient should be out of work no longer than 8-12 weeks.

Joint wills are probated when the first party to the will dies, preventing the will from being modified thereafter by the surviving spouse, since both parties must agree to any modifications. Joint wills prevent a surviving spouse or partner to change his or her mind about how the property should be distributed. Joint wills can tie up property for years, pending the death of the second spouse/partner, thereby making the joint will useless and outdated.

Joint accounts are not permitted in this Plan. However, you and your spouse may each establish separate accounts for the same Beneficiary or you may both contribute to the same account.

Yes. Only one account from the combined statement need be listed. If you receive a separate statement, then that account number would also have to be enrolled.

Carrier: Under FRV shipments, the day of delivery the carrier will provide you with instructions on how to file a claim with them. The instructions may address this issue. If you have any questions, you should contact the carrier. If your question was not answered, then please call the Claims Service Center. Additionally, if you file your claim within the 9-month period with the Claims Service Center, we can also forward it to the carrier so you can still be entitled to FRV coverage.

A person, partnership, corporation, or business trust may file a bankruptcy case. Corporations, partnerships and business trusts cannot proceed if they are not represented by an attorney. Only an individual can proceed without an attorney. However, the bankruptcy process is extremely complex, and individuals are strongly encouraged to seek competent bankruptcy counsel. If a person or the entity who owes the money, called the debtor, starts the bankruptcy, it is called a voluntary bankruptcy.

Virginia law requires that you file an individual income tax return if your Virginia adjusted gross income is over the minimum filing threshold. Unless you file a return, we have no way of knowing whether you owe tax, which could result in you receiving a nonfiler notice.

a rule of thumb, for uncontested divorces, the spouse who really wants the divorce to be finalized should do the filing. Since your divorce is uncontested, technically it does not make a difference who files.

When you make your gift, include your spouse's name with your gift and indicate that you would like for the two of you to receive joint credit for the gift.

AccountAccess is based on the "Primary" SIN for each account. For security measures, there will only be one User ID and password for each account whether the account is individual or joint. Also, you will only have access to accounts for which your SIN is identified as the "Primary" SIN.

If you are married and have worked under Social Security, you may qualify for retirement benefits either on your own work record or your spouse's record. People who are eligible for benefits on more than one work record usually get the higher amount; you cannot draw on both. Reduced retirement benefits are available at age 62. Currently, those who wait till age 65 can receive full benefits; however, this age will increase in the future.

Personal service of the initial divorce papers (summons with notice or summons and complaint) is required by statute. In the event the plaintiff (person starting the divorce) cannot locate their spouse, they must get permission from the court for an alternate means of service, by filing a motion for such relief.

If all or most of the debts are in your name only, your spouse may not have to file. Creditors usually cannot pursue a non-filing spouse, unless he or she is legally a co-debtor on the debt. Additionally, the bankruptcy should not be reflected on the non-filing spouse's credit report. The law does vary, however, from state to state so make sure you speak with a Macey & Aleman bankruptcy attorney about whether or not your spouse has to file.

Since Texas is a community property state, most individuals file jointly with their spouse. There may by advantages or disadvantages to a joint filing with your husband or wife. Mike Pledger will help you decide based on the type of debts and the assets you need to protect.

Your spouse does not have to file bankruptcy jointly with you. If the debts are in your name only, there is no reason for your spouse to file with you.