How much does it cost to hire a probate lawyer?

Some types of assets can be handled by a Washington lawyer if she died in Washington. Ultimately, whether you need a Montana lawyer depends on the...

Do the beneficiaries of an estate have a case to claim government retirement payments against ex-spouse?

Many states, including Washington, enacted statutes that revoked beneficiary designations -- such as those in government retirement plans -- upon...

Trustee not abiding court orders form prevous trust

Whether there has been a breach of duty requires a careful look at all the relevant facts. As a general matter, when a court order is not being...

As a general rule, the fact that a will waives bond strongly suggests that a court will not impose a bond requirement, especially if the estate is...

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How do I found out what is held in an estate when no information is being provided by another heir?

In some circumstances, small estates can be distributed in accord with the parent's wishes cooperatively, equitably, and without controversy. The...

My father passed and left some stock shares that were not listed in his trust.

Your question raises questions about whether there was a will, a pour-over will, a stand alone trust, or a trust within a will. Companies are...

My father died in 7/12.he left me a transfer on death brokerage account.now my step mother is claiming

If a brokerage account can be traced back to before the marriage to the second (or later) spouse, and those funds have not been intermingled with...

Quit claim deeds generally do not speak to personal property, they only convey real property. There are many possible legal issues implied in...

How important is it that separate trustees and guardians for minor children cooperate?

True, a guardian and a trustee would have very different roles. In my opinion, it is the guardian who should most reflect your values, as it is...

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No probate may be necessary, depending what assets he had at the time of death, and neither you nor anyone else has an obligation to initiate...