If you reside in Seattle - King County - You will need to petition the King County Superior Court to be appointed as the guardian of the estate to...

If the sister who was appointed as the Personal Representative (executor) with "non-intervention powers" she would have authority to sell the house...

Is life insurance included in an insolvent Petition for probate?

Depends on who is the named beneficiary of the insurance policy. If the estate is named the insurance proceeds are paid to the estate and available...

Can I be banned from accessing my wife's property after she died and forced to be Executor?

Since it sounds like your name is not on the title to the house boat you have no authority to access the property or otherwise sell the property....

Can son-in-law claim from will if my daughter passes away before I do?

Under Washington State law an inheritance is separate property of the person receiving the inheritance. Your son-in-law has no interest or right to...

Can I set up a guardianship for my 3 kids in the case of my untimely death?

Best to consult with estate planning attorney who can prepare the appropriate documents to provide for your children.

Is there any reason for probate for us, and if not do we really have to file a will?

Probate is a court process to transfer property and ownership interests at death. There are other ways to transfer interests and ownership such as...

Been living with my father for 10 years in his home , he passed away 60 days . can my sister the executor force me out and home?

In Washington State the personal representative named in the Last Will would have to be appointed by the Superior Court and Letters Testamentary...

Can I change our revocable living trust?

A revocable living trust can be amended or restated to address the changes that you would like to make for the distribution to your daughter and...

Prevent transfer of real property in trust and in probate to someone outside of the trust

Consult with an attorney about your rights and interests in the trust and the discretion and authority of the trustee.