Hello there, and I am sorry for your loss. There are a lot of questions that need to be answered before you can get any clear direction in your...

Hello, and I'm so sorry for your loss. This must be a difficult time for you. This is one of those situations where the ramifications for doing...

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm going to give you a typical lawyer answer, but I'll also tell you how you can get a better one. Answer: it depends. ...

You pose an interesting scenario, but I agree completely with Mr. Blatt; the answer depends not on the mortgage, but on how ownership is vested on...

How can I minimize legal issues upon death?

I agree with both of the prior answers, but join Mr. Smoot in suggesting you consult with an estate planning attorney. The only way to truly...

How can I sue my ex-husband over $10 grand on credit card acquired when I don't know where he lives and I live in another state?

It can be done, but you really should at least consider hiring a Private Investigator or a skip tracer to track him down prior to starting...

How does homestead exemption work in WA state if someone decides bankruptcy?

According to the numbers you provided your relative is roughly $70 underwater in her home (more debt than value in the home), and that is only if...

How do I file a divorce to receive a document from court ASAP proving that I have initiated a divorce, w/o spouses signature.

Adding on to Mr. Pittman's answer, once you file your petition for divorce you can get a copy of the petition stamped in the clerk's office. That...

Call the Clerk for the court in which your divorce was filed. They should be able to walk you through your options for getting documents from your...

I want to file for a divorce and get it over quickly.

Washington has a mandatory 90 day waiting period to get a divorce, so that's the absolute fastest it can be done. If your (soon to be) ex contests...