Is it absolutely necessary to have an attorney in a non-contested probate hearing?

Sorry to hear of your loss. I often find that I have more questions than answers on these forums. Has a probate been started? Does your sister...

Will my mom qualify for Medicaid and other Elder care questions.

Hello Jeri. It's great that you and your sister are looking into what is best for your mom and her particular situation. Medicaid has a five year...

I am active duty military member residing in WA. My spouse in TX has filed for a divorce.

Thanks for your service--HOORAH! You should be able to sign the papers here in Washington, if you two have an agreement. We call it joinder in...

If a person received an inheritance prior to death, but a codicil was intended to be signed prior to her death

I agree with Ms. Santaella in that the codicil needs to be properly executed in order to be valid. This may be a situation where there is a moral...

Is it better and least expensive for my uncle to add my mothers name to the title or make a will and name her as beneficiary?

While I know nothing about Jamaican land titles or laws, I think I can give you some points to contemplate. A will can be created leaving the...

My dad recently died without a will (intestate), I am the only child and he was divorced. what rights do I have?

Sorry to hear of your loss. Under the laws of intestacy in Washington you would be entitled to 100% of your fathers estate. You may or may not...

How does intestate probate/ Succession for a missing person work?

Hello: Under RCW 70.58.390 "A county coroner, medical examiner, or the prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction may file a certificate of presumed...

Should I list my vehicle in my will?

Hello. This is a very interesting question. Life insurance is a non-probate asset, but this policy seems to attach to a item of personal...

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My Father has died and my Mom had an aynurism in 2009. She live where the doctors are idiots and pretty much has had no care

I would recommend you consult with an Elder Law attorney to discuss medicaid and care options for your mother. There are many factors that go...

A friend would like me to be an alternate power of attorney

In most cases you would only be called into action if the primary person (attorney in fact) was unable or unwilling to act. You could always...