In the state of Washington,

For an estate with an inventory value of less than $800,000 there should have been no state or federal estate tax liability. The only possible tax...

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Father leaves inheritance from oregon to doughter in washinton, is that community property to her husband?

This is a question that must be answered specifically with reference to the law of the State of Washington - - - where the daughter resides. The...

What is the best way for an elderly person to give all or part of her home to her children before she dies?

This issue is much more complex than you are imagining. The home can be conveyed by quit claim deed. However, to do so will mean that you are...

My father was on Medicaid, passed away in a nursing home on Jan. 4, 2011...I moved into his mobile home to take care of him in

I would add to Elizabeth's answer by noting that the "2-year caregiver exception" to the Medicaid transfer penalty is very specifically technical,...

Medicaid continued elidgability if mom moves in

The answer depends upon what type of Medicaid your mother is currently receiving, and the care needs for which she is receiving Medicaid. ...

I want to specify my adult daughter as a contingent beneficiary for my 401k.

As I understand your question, you are concerned about your daughter's ownership of the 401k benefit if it passes to her as your contingent...

Can I quit claim my parents house now, if I have power of attorney?

First of all, you may not have authority to make gifts under the powers of attorney that your parents have apparently given to you. Washington...

I would expand on the previous answer just a bit. There is a statute in Washington (R.C.W. 11.94.090 and following) by which a person can bring...

Power of attorney?

Both you and your wife should have a general power of attorney that would authorize someone (likely the other spouse) to act on your behalf in case...

I am writing separately to add some additional perspective from the standpoint of Washington law. Title to your parents' home must be vested in...