Legal Question in Tax Law in California

Inheritance from a friend

my mother received an inheritance from a long time

friend. she is retired and only receives money from

social security.will she owe federal and state taxes on

this money?


Asked on 12/10/04, 2:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Inheritance from a friend

the good news is NO she will not.

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Answered on 12/10/04, 2:20 pm


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