Notaries are not required for the Will to be valid, but they help a great deal in expediting and simplifying a later probate, and in strengthening...

We have a commercial building we are selling to an individual .August 1 st escrow is when it closes .

Your Purchase & Sale Agreement will control the answers to this question. Buyer may have an option to extend the closing date in the existing...

What sort of contract do I need in a business that buys and sells Goods and to alleviate any liability on my behalf, unencumbe?

The answer will depend on the industry, type of goods, likely potential liability risks, and a number of other different factors. You should...

Can I use her inheritance to buy something for her or only she can use this money when she will be 18 years old?

The answer depends how she would receive her interest in your ex-husband's estate. If it is through a trust as a beneficiary, the terms of the...

Responsibility for administration of the estate would rest only with a court-appointed administrator in the case of an intestate estate. As heirs,...

I would like to create a small business to distribute food items to local stores. What type of company should I form in WA?

There are a wide variety of considerations in picking your business entity type. Taxation, number of co-owners (if any), operational plans, and a...

What is the process of becoming the personal representative of my mother's estate after her death

The prior answer regarding whether there is a Will being the first step is correct. If there is a will, the named personal representative would...

Can the personal rep of a non-probate estate ask for a discounted payoff from creditors?

Yes, a personal representative would be able to negotiate debt settlements with the decedent's creditors, and oftentimes will do so. Many large...

Is there a statute regarding timeline to file a Community Property Agreement in Washington State?

The Community Property Agreement is a contractual agreement between spouses controlling disposition of property owned by either individual upon the...

How can I get collection agencies to to contacting me on a debit that I have already paid.

Contact your prior bankruptcy attorney and obtain copies of the notice of bankruptcy and your eventual discharge order. You may wish to consult...