I recently moved from CA, where I hold conservatorship of our adult son with autism. How do I file for guardianship in WA?

RCW 11.90.410 spells out how to transfer an out of state conservatorship to Washington. It is part of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and...

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I need SPECIFIC information regarding annulments in Washington

If you bring a petition alleging your marriage is void due to your husband's lack of capacity to enter into it, a court will probably want to...

How do I determine the value of my mom's home? She had a life estate and has died.

If you sell it in an arms-length transaction within a reasonable period of time after her death, you can probably just use the actual sale price as...

I received a check for my father, deceased in 2009, probate closed in 2010. Is it worth it to reopen probate?

It sounds like your father's estate was insolvent, which could complicate things if there are unpaid creditors. Otherwise, I do not believe there...

Can durable Power of Attorney be exercised without a legal declaration of incompetency?

I'll just add that: 1. Your mother has the right to demand that your sister account for what she's done with your mother's assets. 2. If...

Can I purchase a property with my 80 year old mother and not affect her Medicare and SSI?

Any real property your mother owns after she goes on Medicaid would be subject to a lien after her death to recover Medicaid benefits paid. On the...

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My sister is the POA for my parents. She will not communicate with 2 of us at all. Should I inform my father?

You might be able to compel your sister to keep you informed using the court procedure outlined in Washington's POA statutes. However, in order to...

My boyfriend owes a restitution in Idaho and he is receiving a inheritance from his deceased grandmother, can it be taken away

Your boyfriend should consult with an Idaho attorney regarding the restitution order, what obligation he may have to use the inheritance to satisfy...

Who has jurisdiction? Son who lives in WA State with 96 yr old Mother or Power of Attorney who is Mom's Sister in NY?

Any legal action taken regarding your mother’s affairs, whether related to the power of attorney or a guardianship, would be brought in Washington,...

In Washington State, what is the process for getting a conservatorship? Is it the same as for getting a guardianship?

Washington does not have a conservatorship process, just guardianship; I've attached a link to a nonprofit organization's pamphlet on guardianship...