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Matthew A Lind
Poulsbo Probate Attorney.
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Quick, and sincere question for you... Is it true you can be a united states pirate? Not a hacker, but a sea-faring type...

Asked by a user in Saginaw, MI - 2 months ago.

The short answer to your question is "no." Under 18 USC ยง 1651, US federal law criminalizes piracy on the high seas (as defined by the law of nations), with a punishment of life imprisonment. Having said that, the more nuanced and interesting answer to your question is that it depends on your perspective - with vessel owner/insurer on the one hand, and maritime salvor on the other hand. When marine peril exists, and a vessel requests commercial assistance, a salvage situation arises...

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My husband is trying to include an estate of my stepfather's that is still in probate in another state as comunal property.

Asked by a user in Spokane, WA - almost 3 years ago.

Your question is a probate question and a family law question. I highly recommend that you seek legal counsel specializing in family law to address some of the related issues in your divorce. Washington law will govern these issues. Inheritance received by a one spouse is considered separate property rather than community property. RCW 26.16.010. However, the answer to your question depends on many factors. Assuming your stepfather had a Will, if your stepfather named or identified...

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