When someone dies with no will in wa st. does someone from the state contact us? what do we do?

Dear Yakima, Some states, such as CA, have a state agency --- in CA, the Public Administrator --- who, if no one else is willing to do so, takes...

Can creditors go after my small inheiritance to pay bills owed by the deceased?

Dear Everett, If you are the designated beneficiary of her life insurance policy, then its proceeds should be payable to you and not subject to...

How long can my momns roommate(boyfriend) stay in the home after her death

Dear Tacoma, I've had to deal with your situation many times, usually with either the live-in partner of the Decedent or one of the children of...

Do we need to go thru probate?

Dear Forks, The practical problem is whether whoever is holding her investments will allow their transfer --- whether you can obtain access to...

Mother died 11/27 King County WA, Probate filed Spokane WA Feb. 10, I am a beneficiary.

Dear Freeland, Should I have received a copy of the will? Technically, that's not required by law, but I uniformly send a copy of the Will...

Deceased work pension

Dear Usk, If your friend designated you as the death beneficiary of his or her pension plan, then all you should need to do is to present a...

My mother died 4 years ago with no will. My sister hired an atty who appointed her in charge. They wont tell me anything.

Dear Spokane, If it's been 3 months since the appointment of the PR, ask in writing for a copy of the Inventory & Appraisement, under RCW...

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Do banks have a right of offset, in Washignton State, on unsecured debt against an estate?

Dear Spokane, I deal with this problem often, especially in insolvent estates, typically with credit unions such as BECU. If the banking...

Claims by creditors in Washington State probate

Dear Bothell, At the end of the 4-month period, you should file a Declaration of Reasonable Review re Decedent's Creditors (sometimes also...

How can I find out when a Will will be read after a death of a family member, & who the attorney is.

Dear Seattle, 1. WA law generally requires a Will to be filed in the Superior Court within 40 days of the testator's death, although this is a...