Questions answered by Michael J. Longyear

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Mothers share of a house she owned with her brothers

Michael's answer | Answered on August 07, 2019

Your father may have an interest in the property. He should consult with an attorney who can explain his potential interest in the residence.

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What are my legal obligations to my deceased 21yr old's creditors and apartment complex?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 07, 2019

I am sorry for the loss of your daughter. If there are no assets to administer prepare a letter to the creditors and attach a copy of the death...

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Do all beneficiaries have to be in agreement for a decision?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 06, 2019

The process of creating the type of agreement that is described is possible under RCW 11.96 A - known as "TEDRA" for "Trust and Estate Dispute...

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Protecting my interests as beneficiary in my Mother's will from another state?

Michael's answer | Answered on August 02, 2019

Consult with an attorney in Minnesota. Probate jurisdiction is based on the state where the decedent lived or owned real property or other assets.

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In the state of WA is there a time in which a will is required to be filed for probate after the death of the person?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2019

The custodian of the Will is to present it to the court within 30 days of learning of the death of the testator -

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Who owns the property in this family trust?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 22, 2019

Hire a lawyer to review the documents with you. There are several different legal issues as to the authority of the trustee, your rights as a...

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Can we amend our trust by writing up the agreement and all (my wife and I and 2 sons-only children), sign the agreement?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 12, 2019

Best to consult with a lawyer to avoid unintentional consequences of a drafting error. Also a good time to review your other planning documents to...

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How can i keep my father's house and have him qualify for Medicaid?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 10, 2019

In certain circumstances the house can be maintained but best to consult with an Elder Law attorney about the particular facts and circumstances.

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Am I, a personal representative of an estate, a creditor when I personally paid real estate taxes for land of the estate?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 10, 2019

If the property taxes were paid by you for the estate that is a "loan to the estate". The analysis varies if the decedent died with or without a...

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Does an heir-in-law have standing to demand an accounting for the period before she became an heir?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 09, 2019

Without seeing all of the documents it is difficult to give an opinion. But the fact that a partial distribution was received by your deceased...

Michael J. Longyear's Answers (458)

Mothers share of a house she owned with her brothers

What are my legal obligations to my deceased 21yr old's creditors and apartment complex?

Do all beneficiaries have to be in agreement for a decision?

Protecting my interests as beneficiary in my Mother's will from another state?

In the state of WA is there a time in which a will is required to be filed for probate after the death of the person?

Who owns the property in this family trust?

Can we amend our trust by writing up the agreement and all (my wife and I and 2 sons-only children), sign the agreement?

How can i keep my father's house and have him qualify for Medicaid?

Am I, a personal representative of an estate, a creditor when I personally paid real estate taxes for land of the estate?

Does an heir-in-law have standing to demand an accounting for the period before she became an heir?