My father passed away in Febuary 2010 he left my sister and I his home that is paid for.All in which in his will states we split

Dear Tacoma, As your father's Personal Representative, your sister is required to administer his estate not only for her benefit but also for...

Does everything have to go through probate?

Dear Seattle, The typical purpose of probate is to remove the name of a person who has died from the title to property that they own in their...

My dad died his mom died just before left him 200 acres he wasnt happy so he contested the will now he has passed away what can

Dear Olympia, Your father died a resident of OR. Probate law is state specific. Consequently, even though you are a WA resident, you need an...

Son was left out of will other son was in will and was never notified that father died-other son is saying there is nothing

Dear Tacoma, Your first task is to determine if any Will has been filed for your father or if a probate has been begun for your father's...

My father recently passed away without a will. My sister and I are next of kin. What steps are required of us?

Dear Graham, Dan & Shelley's responses to your questions are all true, indeed. I want to respond to your last question, as that is the subject...

If a spouse has a will, the will is not contested, and there is no Community Property Agreement, is probate necessary?

Dear Puyallup, Generally speaking, a probate is required to pass property held in the Decedent's name for: a. Any real property of whatever...

The witness to my mother's will can not be located. what can I do ?

Dear Seattle, Oh, my! Is this contageous, or what? I had two of these just last week. I usually only get one every month or so. No, I'm...

Dear Bothell, I've handled hundreds of probates with homes in them with mortgages that need to be paid & dozens of them that are subject to...

Dear Olympia, I received notice of your probate question sent to WA Probate Attorneys. Your matter concerns an OR probate estate. I'd...

Lender said they will repo property

Dear Seattle, Although, a debtor may delay or prevent a foreclosure action by filing for bankrupcty in federal Court, in the case of a deceased...