Can my lawyer ask for money outside of agreed terms i.e. prior to finalisation of an estate as agreed?

You should have kept your attorney informed with your actions. It sounds like he is doing a fixed-fee probate, which is not allowed in Washington...

Is it fair that a person keeps all his social security money in cash under the mattress

Fair to whom? It's his money and he may keep it where he wishes. After his death, the executor will be doing an inventory and, likely he would...

Does cash under the mattress have to go to probate court when somebody dies, yes or no?

Yes, it belongs to the estate. The money would have been found when they either did the inventory or when they were moving the bedroom furniture...

RCW 11.28.240 is very clear as to what proceedings must be provided and when. It does not appear that the inventory was filed, hence, you are not...

Can person give part of his social security money to his adult children before

You may gift $14,000 to any recipient each year without tax consequences. Your wife may do the same. The only potential concern would be the 5...

You cannot rent two houses under your name and still qualify for Section 8 housing. Obviously, you must earn or have assets enough to rent two homes.

Where can I find copies of a will?

The first place to look is his personal papers. If he had a safe deposit box at his bank, that would be the second place to look. In addition, if...

On its face, no it is not reasonable. You as a beneficiary can request that a log of hours against work activity be provided. Same goes with...

You can and likely should do nothing with the bank account. The bank will be required to submit the unclaimed funds to the State's Unclaimed...

What can get from the apartment land lord if the tree fell on me while sitting in the backyard?

You need to contact a personal injury attorney to handle this matter. Please keep in mind that this may not be a slam dunk in prevailing. It must...