How does my being my mother's caretaker affect her will?

If your mother already has a will don't worry about it. If your mother creates a will after you begin your caretaker duties and you are a...

Yes. What is needed is an Order to stop what has likely become an ongoing series of bad acts or omissions against the incapacitated person while...

WA state probate law, living with mother who died what happens to the house

If your mother owned the house in her own name then the house passed to her estate on her death. The estae has to follow probate rules including...

Seeking guardianship of terminally ill relative WA state

A guardianship process can take several months and cost several thousands of dollars depending on whether any strenuous objections arise. Before a...

Unexpected Death of my adult children's father

In addition to Richard WIlls' accurate answer I would add that in NM the person appointed by the court to handle an estate is called a personal...

Who gets the money out of the hand of court appointed guardian upon incapaciatated persons death and who will give it to childre

If the deceased had any assets in his name when he passed away then his estate will need to go through a probate. A mini-probate process allows a...

Death certificate, under WA state probate laws who is required to receive notification of death

Washington law no longer requires a Death Certificate for the Decedent to open a probate. Some Judges wish to review one to obtain independent...

Weekly pay checks

Your top three avenues of action are: 1) ask nicely 2) ask not so nicely with some Soprano looking guys at your side 3) sue them. Option 2...

Bank account set up out of state, is it legal for CA bank to place holds on checks deposited in WA

Right? No. Legal? Yes. Banks have flexibility under the banking regulations to write internal policies. They cannot go over federal maximus. Some...

Power of attorney WA state procedure of setting up a POA

You don't. Someone can only grant a power of attorney when they have the legal capacity to do so. You most likely need a guardianship at this...