Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

My dad died and never paid his taxes which are quite substantial. My mom and him had filed separately. Death certificates were sent to irs along with a impersonal letter stating that he had passed and there wasn't anyone able to take care of his finances. A couple of letters later that she didn't tell me about and now she is saying they want to levy the house which is not in his name. I don't know what to do and she just wants to send another letter. Can someone one guide me on what to do? Before my dad died which was almost a year ago he told me not to let her lose the house.


Asked on 4/29/14, 7:32 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas Shigo The Shigo Law Firm, P.A.

There is a very short period to challenge a Notice of Intent to Levy. Furthermore, there may be transferee liability depending on how and when mom received title to the house. The IRS can even levy on dads half of the property if it was held jointly (levy and turn half of the net sale proceeds to mom). Mom needs to see a tax attorney about this.

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Answered on 4/30/14, 4:36 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Hire an appropriate attorney as soon as possible. Don't delay.

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Answered on 4/30/14, 4:51 am
Joseph Pippen Law Office of Joseph Pippen & Associates

I agree-Mom needs to have a tax attorney ASAP to take protective action.

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Answered on 4/30/14, 5:42 pm


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