Is it absolutely necessary to have an attorney in a non-contested probate hearing?

As indicated in other answers the Washington State probate procedure can be straight forward. Depending on whether your sister had a Will the...

My late mother's duplex is in a management trust in WA state. Do I need to provide a disclosure form to a buyer if I sell.

Depending on what is meant by the term "management trust" you need to identify the successor trustee who has the authority to sell the property. If...

The mortgage is most likely recorded with the county where the property is located and the creditor is already "attached" to the property under the...

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Will my mom qualify for Medicaid and other Elder care questions.

Jeri - thank you for sharing your questions. These types of issues and care arrangements can be difficult to make decisions because of the number...

The best way to approach this issues is to have a conversation with his father and mother. If the parents agree you could petition the Washington...

WA State-estate over $4 million. Amended Trust Father left %90 to me, someone helped him change it 10 days before his death.

I am sorry for the loss of your father and the circumstances regarding his final illness and death. As stated by the other attorneys - you should...

Sorry to learn of the loss of your parents for both you and your sister. Becoming her guardian is a big and important responsibility. The best...

Important to consider the role that the brokerage had in this situation. Thirteen years is a long time to wait to raise this issue. There maybe...

A friend would like me to be an alternate power of attorney

An attorney in fact (agent) is responsible for management of a person's assets and liabilities in the event of incapacity. It is important for the...

Dead Man's Rule is a Duress claim available?

There are exceptions to the Dead Man's Statute - curious why the attorney raised the issue? Was the buyer of the property a family member?...