My father remarried and had a mortgage loan but passed away without a will. Does everything go to her even if there heirs?

Dear Federal Way, Q1: Did your father-in-law own the house when he remarried? Q2: If so, did he transfer any interest in the house to his...

This last Aug 2010 by brother passed away. On his will he named me as the executor of his estate No problem so far.

Dear Lake Stevens, 1. I'm assuming they acquired the house during their marriage, & that it was their community property. If so, then at her...

I was a bookkeeper for a recently deceased person. He presigned checks for paying his bills. Now that he is deceased, can I

Dear Lynnwood, The account should have been frozen at death by the bank. Decedent's undated checks presented post-death should not be payable. ...

My father passed away and left a house that has a balance of about 300k the house is worth the in his will he left it to 7

Dear Renton, 1. Probate Necessary? The only legal requirement is for his Will to be filed with the Court within 40 days of his death. No...

What legal document is required to open probate?

Dear Spokane, See: www.probate-for-dummies.com Sincerely, Richard Wills, WSBA 19720 www.washington-probate.com

May I fire estate attorney i hired for my dad after 2yrs of unclosed estat.i am co-pers. rep along with uncoperative brother?

Dear Tacoma, The legal profession has done a disservice on the public by making believe that the client serves as the discretion of the lawyer. ...

Creditors Claim/ can you pay the claim & recoup a portion of the payment if the claim is found in error later?

Dear Seattle, The typical action to take in your situation would be to accept & pay that portion of the claim that you believe to be valid & to...

Dear Renton, Technically, the estate is not an entity & is represented by its Personal Representative. Practically, checks are usually paid...

Waiver of Notice of Hearing for My son's estate

Dear University Place, I agree with what Mr. Nguyen has said. Some further alternatives: 1. File your your own Petition for Letters. 2. ...

Where do i find the probate files and if my father had a will

A more convenient website is: http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm?fa=home.superiorSearch&terms=accept