You have presented a very difficult issue. First, it is generally true that your power of attorney is valid indefinitely. Washington has a...

The cash assets will certainly be counted as belonging to your mother even though they are held in joint tenancy with others. With very limited...

In WA State who takes care of house with medicaid lien on it? No one is living in the house but still has personal things in it.

This is a situation that needs some immediate attention. Your question makes it sound like you believe that the "Medicaid lien" has exhausted all...

Estate Planning mortgage

I am adding this remark to try to simplify the situation. It should be obvious that you need to have a Will in order to settle who will receive...

Your question raises very signficant and potentially dangerous circumstances for both your mother and you that must be answered in the light of the...

Can ownership be transferred to me? And if it can, what can I do with it?

I doubt that a disclaimer would be possible because your grandmother would have had to disclaim (refuse) the inheritance within nine months after...

I was in a 30 year non-married relationship with a man who purchased property solely in his name, do I have any rights to it?

I agree with Mr. Nguyen that you should assume until a WA attorney tells you otherwise that you will be entitled to a significant share of the...

Elder rights

Your mother has a number of rights and remedies available to protect herself. She should consult with an Elder Law attorney immediately to discuss...

My probate attorney withdrew. How will this effect the probate.

I can assure you that you will never get an appointment with a "Magistrate" - - - or even the judge of the probate court. As Personal...

Must the executor list the estate?

I would add only that there is no requirement that a formal appraisal of an asset be secured. The Personal Representative has the responsibility...