Can I press criminal charges against a business that used someone else's name to draw funds from my bank account

You cannot charge them, only the prosecutor can. What you can do, however, is file a police report. The police hopefully will investigate the...

Because your mother died without a will, she died intestate. Washington statutes define how her estate is distributed. Her half of the community...

My car insurance company made a mistake about the payout. What happens now and who is at fault?

You are in a tough position in that you should have had a sense of what was owned on the car loan. Your insurance company determined a lump sum...

How do I become a legal guardian to my stepchildren?

Do I read you correctly that you are their step-mother? If so, there is nothing that you need to do. However, if you concern that someone will...

I am sorry for what you have been going through. Let's stop for a minute, you just paid her lawyer fees. If this is the case, why do you think...

How can I help my step-son get what he is entitled to?

Insurance policies and 401K retirement plans pass to the beneficiary named and by passes probate. Thus, if he was not listed as a beneficiary he...

Can I have an employee sign a non-compete agreement without a full employment contract?

Washington is an at-will state and an employee may be discharged without cause. Hence, no employment contract is necessary. In fact, having one...

Can i be held liable for disposing costs of my indigent brother's remains?

Under your circumstances, the county would pick-up the cost of handling his body. They will cremate his body and bury his ashes. You can talk to...

How to give temporary guardianship to someone in the state of WA

How long do you wish the guardianship to be? If it is a short time, a lawyer can draft a guardianship document addressing the role this individual...

What are the sources of the laws which you must comply with in the operation of your business -involved in manufacturing product

Your question is too complex to try and answer in this forum. Use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" feature to find a business attorney near you. If you...