Can the property of the deceased be sold if the partner contests the will ?

A person may leave his or her property to anyone he/she wishes. If he left property to adult children, then they would be entitled to the property....

Are TODs and PODs required to go through probate?

Once you notify a financial institution of a person’s death, TOD’s and POD’s pass automatically by operation of law to the named surviving owner....

My son wants to move to Oregon with his son. The mother is and doesn't want custody. Can he do this without going to court?

Yes. The mother can sign a power of attorney in from of a notary public giving Dad permission to care for the child and to permit the child to...

Every state, including Washington, has a statute that authorizes the court to hear requests for the change of a child’s name. That statute is RCW...

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What can i do

I agree with the other attorney who indicated you could place your issue before a private mediator. You do not say that you are in the process of...

It is unclear what you mean when you say you want to "sue" this pro bono lawyer. Has this person missed a statute of limitations or have you been...

The Washington Age of Consent is 16 years old. So a person aged 15 or younger in Washington is not legally able to consent to sexual activity...

WA State: Snohomish Co: Which are the correct forms needed for Motion for sanctions under CR 11?

There is no mandatory form. So, you chose the correct generic form 181 for the Motion. The order you selected is fine, too. However, Snohomish...

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I'm filing a motion to vacate an anti-harassment order. Do you file it directly with the clerk?

In Washington, a motion to vacate requires more than just the filing of the motion. You must first file a Motion for an Order to Show Cause, and...

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I posted in response to your first post. That prior answer is below. I'll first comment that if one lawyer represents two plaintiffs, they...