My mother died without a will and without any assets. Do I need to file anything with the Court?

If she did not own any real estate and her assets were worth less than $100,000.00, then you can use the small estate affidavit process to claim...

How can an ex-felon learn what type of Business/Profession in Washington State they are NOT allow to own and/or operate?

I'm not aware of a direct list available anywhere, which is probably due to the fact that different kinds of felonies will be treated differently,...

What should I do now? Is this Breech of Fiduciary duties?

If your Mother is still living, and is the only person eligible to receive distributions of the trust income or principal, then no. RCW 11.106,020...

According to WAC 314-07-040, the Liquor Control Board will look at criminal histories of applicants and apply a "point system" to determine if an...

What is reasonable to be asking for on my end? A salary(severance package?) for a certain period of time? ? ?

You need to make an appointment to speak with an attorney, first to maintain confidentiality, and second, because you are asking not only for...

Is it too late to cancel this agreement with this lawyer?

1. You probably aren't your attorney's only client. 2. 200 pages is a lot to read through, and depending on the assets and the details of the...

Would it be best to sell it now to forgo Estate taxes after her passing?

First, let me offer my condolences. Second, your question is not as simple as it seems. My response assumes that the house is located in...

What is the best way to protect our assets from any lawsuits/liability, a real estate trust, or is there a better way?

Self-settled trusts don't always offer liability protection. My suggestion would lean toward using LLC's to own the property as separate business...

What will that cost? how can I be assured they will not pad fees? how do I find such a person?

You can nominate a professional fiduciary to perform the functions of the Personal Representative. There are some good ones in Seattle, but...

May we refer to both financial services industry professionals as Principals of our firm without running afoul of any law?

I agree with Atty. Alexander, and would add that the choice of entity and tax elections will affect how each of you is affected in the proposed...