My elderly parents live in Florida and I need to find them a low income safe place to live. Should I contact an attorney in FL?

Another approach is to contact an Elder Law Attorney in Florida and he/she can work with your parents to address their residential needs. if you go...

Need to name a 2nd trustee for Dad's irrevocable trust, made in CA. Can the trustee reside in WA? Or must be CA resident?

For most matters the second trustee does not need to be a California resident even though the trust is created under California law. But only a...

Can Heirs Rent A House Without Court Action(s)

The question is who has the legal authority to manage and rent the property and from the description of the facts no one has the authority until a...

I have just been given notice that my relative who died recently had done a will after his memory was greatly impaired.

You will need to decide quickly as to whether to challenge the Will as admitted to probate. If the testator was incompetent for the purpose of...

How can I go about finding a copy of a will in Washington state

Consider hiring a new lawyer to update your Will because of changes in the law, taxes and perhaps your personal circumstances and needs.

I am told that I cant buy my siblings out of my moms house that was left for us in her estate from the proceeds of the estate??!

There is no prohibition restricting your right to purchase the house provided the sale is at the Market price based on a certified appraisal and...

My mother recently passed away. Several years ago she quit claimed her house to my sister. However, her will specifies the

You and your sister should meet with an attorney and your respective tax adviser regarding the best way to approach this matter. Your sister could...

Dying Intestate, what are the cost to finalize and remedy the situation, not a lot of assets.

When a person dies without a will the Washington probate law that applies is for "intestate succession". An estate administrator would need to be...

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I have power of attorney for a ninety year old man. Am I accessible to his bank account.

The power of attorney statute allows you to petition the court as the AIF to enforce the terms and your authority as the AIF. Another option is to...

Does my deceased wife need to have an estate set up through probate court before property from a trust can be transferred to me?

The trustee can only transfer your deceased wife's share /interest in the trust to a fiduciary who has the legal authority and power to accept the...