I am a beneficiary of an estate. The Executors are saying that I owe a debt to the estate and are trying to collect.

Dear Seattle, Here are some remedies: 1. Request a copy of the Inventory after three months. It should list the debt as an asset of the...

Dear Richland, I'd like to add some details to what Elizabeth said, above. Description: Granted it would be best if the contract were...

I am my father's executor of his estate. What kind of thing will I be responsible for?

Dear Wenatchee, See in general www.wa-probate.com & in particular: ...

Will a verbal agreement uphold in a court of law

Dear Kennewick, Since you described the verbal agreement as involving real estate & published it under the probate practice area, the first...

Dear Bellevue, You may be entitled to anywhere from 0 to 50% of the property, depending on the circumstances. You need to consult with a...

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Dear Seattle, I believe you need to file an action in the probate matter (eg, an objection to the Inventory) to obtain subpoena power to allow...

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What happens to the estate when there was no will (it was torn up per the widow)? Is there a way to find out what can be done?

Dear Monroe, The legal issue you present is "Did the Decedent die with a Will?" & more specifically, "Was Decedent's Will not merely destroyed...

My father died intestate. How do I get his truck title transferred to my name?

Dear Seattle, The problem is that with your father having died unmarried & without a Will, you & your sibs are his heirs & entitled to his...

Dear Everett, My condolences for the loss of your mother. To open a simple, basic, no-problem probate, I have a flat fee of $595 & there are...

Can I close the probate and still pursue a legal issue concerning the decedent?

Dear Seattle, "Is it necessary to keep the probate open to pursue the issues relating to the hospital?" YES; any action on behalf of the...