What is the procedure for taking a deceased person off a deed and putting someone else on in WA state?

Dear Spokane, It's unclear to me what you mean by the word "first" in your second sentence. Do you mean "alone," in the sense that your...

Does a joint owner of an account (checking, savings, etc.) have to divide assets with someone named in a will?

Dear Seattle, This is one of these questions that seems so simple but actually can get quite complex. At first blush (and subject to various...

Died in WA State, no will or assets, U.S. Treasury check to "Executor". Debts unknown. I'm in State of MD.

Dear Spokane, You should not be personally liable for your father's debts unless you have agreed to pay them. If you receive assets of his...

Can I contest a distribution made to a person who is deceased?

Dear Stanwood, A recipient of property as a result of death becomes entitled to receive the property when it "vests"; its date of actual...

Dear Port Orchard, It used to be. The WA legislature around 1998 revised the law, making it discretionary whether or not to publish a Probate...

My father passsed away 20+ years. Am I entitled to any of his estate?

Dear Vancouver, I think you are really asking two questions: 1. Were you entitled to receive anything from your father's estate resulting...

Is there a time limit for payment of inheritance amounts of money.

From what you've said, it's not clear that your children have an interest in their grandmother's estate, as either an heir or a beneficiary. If...

I need to sue someone in IL. I live in Wa. What can I do?

RCW 4.12.025 Action to be brought where defendant resides – Optional venue of actions upon unlawful issuance of check or draft – Residence of...

Grandmother's passing leaves questions re: her property

My condolences for the loss of your grandmother. Assuming her home was titled in her name alone, I know of no way to obtain authority either to...

Will in probate

On what basis do you have any authority to record a lien against the home? Please see Heirs &...