There is a anti lapse statute in Washington (RCW 11.12.110) that says to the deceased heir's descendants if the deceased heir is a descendant if...

My mother owned a condo which she left to me and my sister in a will. how do i find out if it's in probate? what's next?

When a Will has been filed and a PR appointed, the PR has 5 days to mail you notice of appointment with the probate cause number. You can do an...

How do I legally help an elderly friend pay her bills,etc while she's in a rehab facility in Illinois?

She does need a power of attorney (POA) to protect her independence. It is not easy acting as an Attorney-In-Fact (AIF) under a POA, so get advice...

What are the methods of substitute decision making for incapacitated individuals recognized by Wisconsin Statutes?

Your question confuses me a little bit. You could be asking about how you get the power to make substituted decisions for another person. ...

How can I get my motherinlaw mentaly declared incompentant?

The fact that APS went out to the home and did nothing confuses me. I have seen APS start a Guardianship action with less onerous facts than...

Can my 77 year old mom protect her home from being subjected to medicaid for long-term care in Washington State?

She can do that but what would happen if a child divorces , predeceased her or gets into a creditor problem. That would make your mother's well...

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What is the standard fee for the executor of a will in WA state?

I find $25 to $50 for a lay person to act as PR is respected by the courts in King County. You need to maintain good records of your hours...

Alleged elder abuse A.P.S complaint by neighbor

APS when contacted has to drop by and say hi. When they do so, they are likely going to try and justify themselves by making comments like they...

If I have POA for my mother...when she dies does the money remaining in her accounts come to me tax free?

First, I would talk to your mother. What does she say. Does she have any capacity at all to discuss such matters. Maybe the other heirs to the...

What are my rights in regards to my finances estate after 23 years of living together? He passed away in June.

This is a very tough question to answer on a message board. You should contact local counsel that is experienced in estate planning and discuss...