Amy Jeannette Goertz

Amy Jeannette Goertz's Answers (8)

Spokane, WA

Probate Lawyer at Spokane, WA

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning

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Why must I send each person who received a personal item from the "personal tangible property list" a copy of the estate assets

Amy's answer | Answered on February 29, 2016

Washington law requires that the Personal Representative (I'm assuming that's you) prepare an Inventory within three months of initiating probate...

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My wife inherited a 50% ownership in a house recently. In her will, if she dies will her husband own it?

Amy's answer | Answered on January 09, 2014

I am an attorney in Washington, so I cannot be totally sure of how things work in Kentucky, but generally it will depend on how the title/deed is...

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Can I use the California small estate affidavit to collect my deceased brother's FERS retirement if it's under $150,000?

Amy's answer | Answered on January 08, 2014

You will probably need to contact the company directly to determine what forms they need. Further, there are other questions that are not answered...

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I have my case management date next week. I am represating myself as is he. Could it be prolonged is he didnt go to part class

Amy's answer | Answered on January 08, 2014

This is a family law/divorce question that has been posted in the Probate section, which has to do with administration of an estate after someone...

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How can my daughter find out what is going on with her inheritance

Amy's answer | Answered on January 31, 2012

I agree with the previous answer that you should definitely contact the Guardian that was appointed by the court to represent her interests in the...

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Our friend died intestate, & with no real property. he lived with us & we have been handling his affairs. as his brother cannot

Amy's answer | Answered on January 31, 2012

Since this question indicates you are in Burlington, Washington, I will assume that your friend lived with you there and Washington law applies. A...

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Spouse died there is no Will but there is an AB Trust. Do I have to file probate? Everything except Auto and Personal Property

Amy's answer | Answered on October 20, 2011

There is a procedure in Washington for a small estate under RCW 11.62.010, which can be found at: ...

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My mother passed away in 2009 in Maine. There is no essentially no estate left. Am I liable for her remaining debt?

Amy's answer | Answered on March 06, 2009

No, you cannot inherit her debt. The debt is owed by your mother and you are not responsible for paying it with your own funds. Any funds left by...

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