Elizabeth Rankin Powell’s Answers

Elizabeth has answered 5,787 questions

• If an elderly parent wants to add their daughter/caregiver to the title of the house can they just call the county treasurer?

  Asked by a user in Spokane, WA - about 1 month ago.

  Calling the tax person is not going to accomplish anything. Real property is conveyed by deed. There are plenty of good reasons *not* to add your name to the title of the property right now, but the...

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• Verbal Abuse

  Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - over 1 year ago.

  In Washington, audio recording of a conversation without the knowledge and consent of the other party is a crime. Voicemail, on the other hand, is fair game, because our courts have held that a...

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• How long does his family have to clear his belongings out of my rental?

  Asked by a user in Stanwood, WA - 5 months ago.

  First, please accept my condolences on your recent loss. It is my opinion that a person does not "abandon" a tenancy when they pass away, especially if their family is working to gather up his...

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• How can our dad gift his house to his kids before Jan 1/13? Would it be enough for him to sign a statement with his lawyer?

  Asked by a user in Point Roberts, WA - 5 months ago.

  This is an issue for your dad and his lawyer. If there is any hint that this transaction is your idea rather than his, it will not stand scrutiny, especially if he is older and possibly has capacity...

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• I have lived with & cared for my mother for the past year, & she just passed away. My sister is trying to kick me out. Now what?

  Asked by a user in Spokane, WA - 5 months ago.

  First off, please accept my condolences on your recent loss of your mother. Apparently your sister isn't being particularly kind, and that doesn't help. Start with Richard Wills' excellent website...

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• What if I cannot show up to court?

  Asked by a user in Bothell, WA - 6 months ago.

  You need to tell each court, in writing, that you have a conflict and cannot be in two separate places at the same time on the same day. Each court will want to see the document requiring your...

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• Can I change a month to month rental agreement to require only cash payments and no dangerous dogs?

  Asked by a user in Bellingham, WA - 6 months ago.

  You have to give 30 day's notice to change terms, and the 30 days has to coincide with the day rent is due. So you could give notice December 1 to be effective December 31. It has to be in writing....

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• I moved out of my place August of 2012 and still havent got my deposit back - the office nor corporate will answer my calls

  Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - 4 months ago.

  When you aren't getting anywhere being reasonable and logical, your next step is to ask the Court for help. If your deposit was less than $5,000.00 you can start this process in small claims. If you...

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• Can i attend my Grandmothers Will signing as she is hard of hearing ?

  Asked by a user in Usk, WA - 7 months ago.

  You do not want to be there. The reason that you do not want to be there is because you don't want anyone to think that you unduly influenced her to sign this will. The will is her concern, not yours,...

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• Is the landlord responsible for cleaning up black mold growth under WA landlord tenant act

  Asked by a user in Tacoma, WA - over 4 years ago.

  The previous posters have given you good advice. The only thing I would add is that you could have an engineer come look at your mold, figure out what it is and where it came from. Darrell...

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