How do I protect my fathers prenup and will?

The problem as I see it is that because your father is in failing health your step-mother may be trying to figure out how to pay for his care. ...

My brother wants to stop paying rent to the Estate even though he lives there and I don't. Is there a protocol for this?

In the case of In re Estate of Jones, 152 Wn.2d 1 (2004), the Washington Supreme Court noted that title to real estate vests in the heirs...

Section 11.28.185 of the Revised Code of Washington states: "When the terms of the decedent's will manifest an intent that the personal...

I generally agree that you cannot use the POA to sign the divorce papers. I just wanted to elaborate that the authority you quote most likely was...

I do not believe DSHS will immediately impose a lien on a home you inherit from your father. Rather, I think that after your father passes, you...

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I agree that what your sister is doing is at least questionable, and it would be wise to bring a copy of the POA to an elder law attorney to...

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Is a notarized dispersal list of my personal property as legal as a will?

It is not legally binding, by itself, as a will substitute. However, RCW 11.12.260 provides that “a will or a trust of which the decedent is a...

Since we live in Washington State do we need to have separate attorneys review our Prenup?

Most attorneys who draft prenups will insist that the each party have his or her own attorney. That is because if the relationship ends, the...

Is the Respondent's attorney out of line?

Unless I am misreading your question, the Respondent's attorney has presented the Petitioner with a proposed Decree for his or her consideration. ...

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I have a son with asperger's syndrome who is 19. How do I become his guardian and what paperwork will be required. Thank you.

A fairly thorough explanation of the guardianship process, and all the necessary court forms, are available through the links provided below. In...