Well, the tax question is rooted first of all in the overall value of your combined estate, but if that combined estate is worth less than $2.1...

Unless that "notarized document" is a duly executed Codicil to the Will, meaning that it was witnessed by two witnesses and then notarized, it...

If the Power of Attorney states that it is durable, or otherwise states that it is to survive the disability of the principal, then it is effective...

Pursuant to RCW 11.04.015(2)(a), you don't have a claim. "RCW 11.04.015 Descent and distribution of real and personal estate. The net estate of...

Watermarks aren't likely to to raise a question about whether a Will is valid, as long as it is the original document and validly executed.

Can I write a new will for my incapacitated mother?

No. The Power of Attorney statute does not permit the Attorney-In-Fact to make or amend a Will or other testamentary device for the Principal.

Should a Tedra, will contest and Probate case going on at the same time of the deceased be consolidated?

If these matters were consolidated, it is likely because there are common issues running through each, and consolidation is a means of resolving...

How long does it take for probate to move forward and allow the sale of a condo.

As soon as the Personal Representative has been appointed by the Court and the Letters Testamentary have been issued, the Personal Resentative may...

Can I contest a will?

Even if she has commenced a probate action, his daughter may have a claim to part or all of the estate under RCW 11.54.et seq. as a surviving...

Soon as possible, ...when and how can I get working on an estate plan (will) with an attorney in the Lakewood, Wa. area?

Well, many of us are working now, and have been throughout the "lock down" of the last few months. AVVO.com will have listings for such...