Dear Yakima, If your father was unmarried at death & you were his only child, then you would be his only heir. As indicated above, he may have...

Am i responsible for my deceased husbands debt in collection?

Dear Yakima, You are likely liable for his community debt but not his separate debt. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to...

Is NOTICE required to heirs/beneficiaries and the alternative named personal representatives in a will, if Im named 1st PR ?

Dear Federal Way, Notice of Hearing for Petition for Probate: None required. Notice of Appointment of PR (after Will admitted & PR...

What happens when a PR dies?

Dear Seattle, Your remedy depends on whether or not Decedent died with a Will that names a successor PR who is willing & able to serve. If so,...

How I can find my father’s money?

Dear Seattle, In situations like yours, I hire a private investigator, to do an asset search, including bank accounts. Sincerely, Richard...

Probate notice delivery problems

Prepare & file a Declaration of Reasonable Review (aka Declaration of Due Diligence).

Decedent's Mortgage debt

Dear Walla Walla, The WA probate creditor's claim procedure concerns only general, unsecured debt --- not secured debt, such as a mortgage on a...

Dear Walla Walla, "Do I have to publish a notice to creditors?" NO --- there is no requirement to do so; it is voluntary. "Does this 2 year...

What kind of lawyer will I need to claim an estate? Is there a particular legal specialty for that?

Dear Seattle, Answer: A probate attorney. If the estate contains no real property (such as a house) & only personal property (such as a bank...

Community property death benefit after short term marriage?

Dear Mesa, Lance speaks the truth. Limited to what you've said, Decedent's (separate) estate passes in equal shares to his wife & the class...