An estimate of what it would cost in Wash. State to hire a Probate Attorney to file a creditor's claim on my behalf?

I noticed that nobody had answered your question, probably because it's difficult to give any kind of estimate. While I practice in Colorado, you...

Can real property of an estate be transferred by the heirs to the person the deceased gifted it to, without having to be sold?

Unfortunately you haven't provided quite enough details to be able to answer your question fully. You mentioned that the deceased "gifted" the...

I need a Estate Lawyer's help.

Mr. Fromm has given you great advice related to the potential distribution options related to your father's pension. However, even if you don't...

How long can probating an estate be drawn out?

The other attorneys who answered before me have rightfully counseled you that the probate can be started even while the investigation is pending. ...

The agent under a Power of Attorney (POA) should be able to transact any kind of business for which she is authorized under the language of the...

Filing tax return for Trust

There are two types of taxes you need to be aware of. First, as to income taxes, based on the facts you've presented it sounds like the Trust will...

If you had a qualified estate planning attorney draft your trust, your personal property is probably already in your trust. We use a General...

Removing successor trustee of living trust

The first place to look for an answer to your question is the trust document itself. A properly drafted trust should address how to remove a...

Can someone with Power of Attorney sell the Principals car/truck, if only the Principals name is on the Title and Registration?

A Power of Attorney is designed to accomplish exactly what you are describing. As a fiduciary, the agent under the Power of Attorney must use all...

The only thing that would change this answer is if you signed a contract with the hospital or funeral home to pay for her care or burial/cremation....