Do children of a deceased father have any claim to his assets if an old will from 1999 shows Right of Survivorship to stepmom?

Unfortunately, if a later will superseding the 1999 will cannot be found than that will controls. It does not matter that his brother had...

Does the State of Washington allow a will to specify when a beneficiary get their money?

Yes, but they would have to form an irrevocable trust to hold and manage the assets. They would also be able to define how those funds may be used...

My wife has a sister that just recently sold her home after a fire . The sister had a major heart attack

You might want to contact DSHS Adult Protective Service about the spent money. If found true, they can prosecute her to get restitution. You...

What are the laws in Washington state in regards to online businesses?

You will need all of the requirements of "doing business in Washington." Thus, while you are focusing on a online business model, you still will...

Can I file criminal charges on my sister for stealing my inheritance it is the second time she has done this to me ??

For your mother's matter, there is nothing you can do since you were not a beneficiary. In the matter involving your father's estate, you may...

What recourse do we have from a Oregon LLC company took over $6000 as deposit for cabinets and they are no where in site?

You are in a tough position. The maximum amount receivable in small claims is $5,000. Your $6,000 plus is to small for you to sue in Superior...

Is this considered community property?

It depends upon the partnership document. They typically identify how the business is to dissolve if one of the partners dies. There may be a...

Have you seen the will? If not, you can find it at the courthouse where the probate occurred. Yes, you can challenge being left out of the will. ...

Father passed away and we would like access to his corporation's bylaws?

What has your attorney done thus far? I would look into filing a Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA) action to obtain the Bylaws. I...

Does this make this make it very difficult for your creditors to get there money from your estate when you die?

In Washington, you may attached these funds that bypass probate.