Is it proper to file Probate in a county different than decedent's residence?

RCW 11.96A allows the venue of a probate to be in any county of the state. Any "party" as defined in the statute may request the court to remove...

Does a Non-Competion, Non- Solicitation Agreeement have to specify the business or industry to be Valid?

FIrst off, from the information you provided, if an employee is already employed there and the employer is now asking for current employees to sign...

Are there lawyers or others available in Seattle who can act as POAs for people who have nobody else?

You should research certified professional guardians as they would be best suited for serving as the power of attorney. There are several in the...

I wish to file a suit on a business located in Seattle,WA. I have received a letter giving me the right to sue from EEOC. What

Yes, you should contact an employment attorney to proceed. Simply knowing what court the suit should be filed is not sufficient. We regularly...

What is the law covering contesting a will in state of Washington?

Your question is very general so generally speaking you have to be a "party in interest" in tihe will, meaning a direct pecuniary interest in the...

If I am the executor of the will and it states in it that half of the assets go to me and the other half to a family member, can

An executor has duties to the estate and to all beneficiaries. An executor has no right to hold estate assets, other than to properly administer...

Where was the probate started? Typically it should be done where the decedent lived.

In a mediated case, if payment for the settlement is not received by the specified date, does that void the agreement?

The previous post is correct in that a mediation agreement is generally a binding agreement and therefore can be enforced according to its terms. ...

Is a noncompetition agreement with a 2 year duration considered reasonable in Washington?

Noncompetes are very fact intensive, meaning each situation is very unique and typically should be reviewed by an attorney. In Washiongton, some...

Laid off because of disability?

You may want to have an employment attorney review your situation in more detail to determine whether there is a claim due to your disability. ...