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Forum: USA
Sep 28th 2018, 9:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By wolfft

UK Probate - Swearing an Oath in California

I currently live in LA and my mum back in the UK passed away 6 months ago. I had to apply for Probate which has taken a long time to be processed. I have now been sent an Oath which I need to...
Forum: USA
Sep 4th 2018, 9:47 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By wolfft

Holiday in Cuba

I'm considering arranging a Christmas holiday to Cuba for myself (Dual US UK passport holder), my wife (Green card holder with Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions still under consideration -...
Forum: USA
May 25th 2018, 8:44 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By wolfft

Re: Certified (Notarized) Copies of ID/Address for UK Banks/Pensions

I got my documents notarized by my bank here in LA. I think you're saying that won't be sufficient..?
Forum: USA
May 25th 2018, 8:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By wolfft

Certified (Notarized) Copies of ID/Address for UK Banks/Pensions

Hi,

I'm based in LA and am dealing with my mother's financial matters in the UK following her passing away. The UK financial institutions that I'm dealing with are all requesting 'certified'...
Forum: USA
Oct 26th 2017, 11:57 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 345
Posted By wolfft

Rental Deposit - LA

We are about to give notice on our rented house in LA and will be moving out in approx. 30 days. We have been living in our place for over 2 years and the place will need some work to it to bring up...
Forum: USA
Apr 20th 2016, 4:08 pm
Replies: 127
Views: 13,104
Posted By wolfft

Re: Upping my credit score

The credit cards that Credit Karma are recommending are secured credit cards which is a probably a sign that my credit rating isn't at the right trajectory yet! Good point on the mix of accounts
Forum: USA
Apr 20th 2016, 4:05 pm
Replies: 127
Views: 13,104
Posted By wolfft

Re: Upping my credit score

Thanks for the tips!

Yes, my wife and I have begun to receive credit card offers in the post - but these are for cards with annual membership fees. I may try Target again. I did apply for a...
Forum: USA
Apr 19th 2016, 11:51 pm
Replies: 127
Views: 13,104
Posted By wolfft

Re: Upping my credit score

I'm hoping some of you who've contributed to this post can provide some suggestions on my situation. We've been in the US for about 9 months. Through a Credit Union linked to work I was able to get...
Forum: USA
Feb 8th 2016, 3:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By wolfft

Re: Taxes - Deducting Moving Expenses (Form 3903)

So, I've begun filing our tax return and the process to claim a tax credit for our moving expenses are straight forward. However due to the fact that we've only been earning income in the US since...
Forum: USA
Jan 31st 2016, 11:15 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By wolfft

Re: Taxes - Deducting Moving Expenses (Form 3903)

Thanks. We're going to give it a go ourselves.
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2016, 5:20 am
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By wolfft

US Tax Question -

I have a few newbie tax questions..

I'm a USC who up until May 2015 lived most of my life in the UK. I moved here with my wife (on a spousal visa/green card) and our son (who is a USC). I have...
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2016, 5:00 am
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By wolfft

Taxes - Deducting Moving Expenses (Form 3903)

Has anyone successfully used Form 3903 to deduct moving expenses (We moved to the US from the UK in May) from their taxes?

If so was it straightforward? The instructions at...
Forum: USA
Oct 21st 2015, 10:39 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,925
Posted By wolfft

Re: Use of Paid Sick Leave in the US

So I guess there's no point hoping that Bernie Sanders may get voted in and that he (or even Hillary..) might actually be able to introduce some sensible Federal employment laws like minimum...
Forum: USA
Oct 21st 2015, 9:14 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,925
Posted By wolfft

Re: Use of Paid Sick Leave in the US

Thanks for all the helpful responses. I think I'll use my 12 "sick days" for a mixture of days needed to look after our son and may also take the odd day off here and there so that I don't waste too...
Forum: USA
Oct 20th 2015, 10:55 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,925
Posted By wolfft

Re: Use of Paid Sick Leave in the US

Just checked -

"If the absence extends beyond three days, the manager may ask the employee to present a statement from the attending physician. For sick time taken for doctor or dentist...
Forum: USA
Oct 20th 2015, 10:19 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,925
Posted By wolfft

Use of Paid Sick Leave in the US

I’ve started a job out here in the US a few months ago and am trying to get my head round the accepted use of sick leave allocation. I “earn” 1 day per month of paid vacation leave and 1 day per...
Forum: USA
Aug 26th 2015, 3:56 am
Replies: 58
Views: 3,564
Posted By wolfft

Re: Medical Insurance - Deductibles Help

I think I was led astray by the providers stating that they have no 'Annual Deductible' which led me to think there was $0 deductibles.

All of the providers do have annual OoP maximums of aprox...
Forum: USA
Aug 25th 2015, 8:49 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 3,564
Posted By wolfft

Re: Medical Insurance - Deductibles Help

I'm in the same boat as the OP - trying to find my way through the maze and work out which of the 3 Medical Plans being offered by new employer (my 1st here in the US) is the best. None of the 3 have...
Forum: USA
Jul 15th 2015, 4:57 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,231
Posted By wolfft

US Banks - Inability to make on-line bank transfers

After a bit of a struggle I recently opened a US bank account (Capital One 360) and must admit I'm getting home sick for UK bank accounts as I'm used to paying bills, making one off payments etc...
Forum: USA
Jun 26th 2015, 4:13 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,201
Posted By wolfft

Re: Online Banks in the US

Quick update - I didn't meet some of the membership requirements of our local credit union. I therefore tried my luck with Capital One's 360 on-line account. I gave them a call and they were...
Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2015, 1:31 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,201
Posted By wolfft

Re: Online Banks in the US

Thanks - for the advice. I'll try a local Credit Union Bank. And sounds like a lucky escape with Ally Bank
Forum: USA
Jun 22nd 2015, 1:29 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By wolfft

Re: I-94 and and Application for CA Driving License CA - DMV

That's what I thought! Thanks for confirming.
Forum: USA
Jun 21st 2015, 3:46 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By wolfft

I-94 and and Application for CA Driving License CA - DMV

Hi,

On Friday my wife and i went to the DMV office in LA for an appointment to apply for our Californian Driving license. I, being a USC applied without a problem. However my wife who is in the uS...
Forum: USA
Jun 18th 2015, 5:14 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,201
Posted By wolfft

Online Banks in the US

Hi,

We (I'm a USC who, till now, has lived in UK my whole life and my wife on a marriage visa) arrived in California 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to open a bank account and want to do with an on-line...
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2015, 8:59 am
Replies: 28
Views: 22,953
Posted By wolfft

Re: Using UK Appliances in the US

Thanks for all the replies which unanimously advice against taking any electrical appliances to the US. We'll proceeded and pack accordingly!
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