Can the Executor and the holder of Power-of-attorney in a will be the same person, and can he be named as a beneficiary?

Yes. You can choose the same person to be the Personal Representative (Executor) of your estate, and to be your Attorney-in-Fact and Agent for...

You do not have a legal right to see your Mother's Will until she passes away, at which time, as a statutory heir, you have a right to see the...

My fiance and I are considering a reciprocal will. Is there a risk that this type of will would ever go to probate?

Well, the general idea of a Will is to go to probate, because ultimately, you're looking to the Court to make sure that the debts are paid and the...

Small estate affidavit question

Actually, the chapter on the small estate affidavit (RCW 11.62 et. seq.) says nothing about filing the Will. It does say that you have to wait...

With regard to the probate process, the only "property" which is "exempt" from the process, meaning that it cannot be reached by creditors, is life...

I'm not even certain that a contingent fee would be ethical in a case like this, but frankly, there is no reason why the work shouldn't be done on...

Need information regarding Non-resident Executor for Washington State Will

Your brother will also have to appoint someone in Washington to be his agent as part of the process. Typically it is usually the attorney who is...

If there were no witnesses, then you do not have a valid Will.

How can I remove deceased ex-spouse from real estate title? No will, 4 children all in my full custody at time of divorce...

Given the fact that you have custody of the children, and the property was purchased when you were together, it may be possible to use the...

The answer, like many answers, is fact dependent. Your daughter might be liable on the debt to the funeral home if she contracted with the funeral...