How do I find out if the executor of my dad‘s will is doing her job ?

If she has been appointed by the Court, you can request Special Notice of the proceedings, but typically, in the first 4-6 months after...

I live in WA state, I am the personal representative of my mother-in-laws estate.

Frankly, this is an interesting fact pattern which I think is better answered in a private consultation rather than in a public forum, because...

How do I make sure I’m doing our wills correctly as it pertains to adult aged children/stepkids? Residents of Washington state.

Yrs, and I have clients who frequently do this. You can leave your property to whomever you choose, with alternative or conditional beneficiaries.

What can someone do about false harassment filings?

Honestly, more detail would be appropriate before answering, and given the nature of what you are describing, I think that it would be best that...

Personal Representative did not forward deceased mail; instead billed Estate for driving 2 hours to retrieve it?

I think the question will hinge on whether or not the Post Office would have recognized her authority to redirect the deceased's mail. I wouldn't...

How do I get an executor to file and release a copy of the will to heirs and beneficiaries and stop distributing assets?

1. Depending on the type of firearms, she may have committed a felony in "giving" them away. 2. If the Will is in the repository, but she...

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Will a Small Estate court affidavit naming surviving spouse as personal rep suffice or is probate required in WA?

1. If his estate was worth more than $100,000.00 or he owned real estate, a small estate affidavit is not an option in any case. 2. In order...

Will I be charged taxes in the following situation?

Well, typically, life insurance proceeds are not subject to taxation. I think you're right to be concerned that the character is changed coming...

Does a Last Will & Testament need to be Notarized? Does a Last Will & Testament require witnesses if the Will is notarized?

The statute at the link contains the requirements for a Will to be valid in Washington. As you can see, notarization is not required, however, if...

How do I take my decease wife's name off of the title of our house?

If the two of you executed a Community Property Survivorship Agreement, then you can record the Agreement and her Death Certificate with the...