How does Washington State treat a situation where my sister died without a will and I am her only living full sibling?

According to RCW 11.04.015(2)(c), surviving issue of the parent(s) in the same degree of kinship take equally from the estate of the...

What law is there that enables a lawyer to force themselves into being my 15 year old's Guardian ad Litem when not needed?

The short answer is that whether or not everyone involved is amenable NOW, having a GAL involved provides protection to you in the long run. ...

Why in some states you don't have to go court to close probate but some you do?

In addition to Mr. Gates' answer, I would add that once you have non-intervention powers, if the heirs and beneficiaries sign off on the final...

Do I need a lawyer to file for executor of administration?

Because of the disagreement, I suggest hiring an attorney to assist you. If you and your brother are not in agreement, then you will likely have...

What happens in a Trust if the Trustee & The back up Trustee resign, & there is only one beneficiary what happens to the trust?

If the Trustees are amenable, and you are the only beneficiary, the TEDRA statute (Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act) might provide some...

Washington has a three day right of rescission on the purchase of a home. Signing a contract in your home does not confer a three-day right to...

Is there a way to transfer title of a property to an LLC without triggering the "Due on Sale" clause of the existing and

Not triggering a "due on sale" clause by such a transfer really depends on the bank, and its willingness to work with you on the matter at hand. ...

Can a person sign a will if they have been diagnosed with dementia?

The only thing I would add to Mr. Gates' answer is that the threshold for the requisite mental capacity to make a Will is less than the capacity to...

A probate decedent has left a home that has appreciated about 300k. Does it qualify for a 250k step up?

The estate is not entitled to claim a step-up for the appreciation while the probate has been pending. The step-up is calculated as of the date of...

I would like to create a small business to distribute food items to local stores. What type of company should I form in WA?

I agree with the answer Mr. Gates provided, and would add that you will also want to consult with your CPA, because there are times when tax...