I live in washington state and my son just turn 18 and he has dissability what are my options in order to be appointted guardian

If you are in Seattle call the King County Bar Association and ask about Neighborhood Legal Clinics near you where volunteer attorneys may be able...

Who would be executor of a will

It is important to look at the Will itself as to the conditions for the co-personal representatives to serve. If Washington state law applies the...

What would happen if my sister ran away?

Most important is that your sister has a safe place to go to. There are various community resources in Seattle that she or you could call to find a...

A guardianship is not necessarily the best option for a person with behavior issues related to mental illness and drug addiction. The statutory...

Is basis stepped-up (or down) and gains/(losses) triggered when a grantor trust loses its grantor status?

Best to consult with a certified public accountant to address this question. In general the basis of the property going into the trust is the...

Why do I need to have a formal living trust or community property agreement even though my husband had a will?

I am sorry to learn of your loss. In regards to transfer of your husband's community property interest to you please consider the following. ...

During divorce and spouse Dies

Washington is a community property state. The husband could only disinherit her as to his community property interest. The name on the title of...

Will notifying the crime victims board for my brother hold me up to get my inheritance?

It would seem that the state would only have an interest in your brother's share of the estate. You might ask the lawyer why the claim on your...

Can a Will be re-written by the executor to disinherit a person after the testator dies?

The Will is the expression of the testator's intent. If there is an unclear term or provision the personal representative may petition the court...

Do I make an appointment for a court date hearing before I send a declaration of mailing to my mom's living spouse?

The surviving spouse has the right to administer any community property. Best to consult with an attorney about how too proceed and the notice...