Is there a lawyer that will help with my situation and then once it’s settled be able to pay the lawyer with the settlement??

Many Washington probate attorneys are willing to work with their clients to get their cases started, knowing that payment is down the road when...

In general, railroad pension benefits do not pass to an adult child of the railroad worker unless the adult child is totally disabled prior to age...

Should bank accounts be put in a Living Trust? Why or Why not?

Depending on your parents' financial situation, and should your father require state assistance for long term care costs in the future, it could be...

There could be circumstances in your situation that may not fit within the "bright line" of Medicaid rules. I strongly suggest consulting with an...

Inheritance has 3 named, i am one, brother hired attorney and says he needs to be the only excuater.

If the person who passed away left a Will and named three Executors to serve at the same time, it may not be a good idea to put all three people in...

Testamentary trust and community property question

It is quite possible, if your parents consulted with a qualified Elder Law or Estate Planning attorney, that when they drafted their Wills with...

Deceased parent with no financial estate left, is still receiving medical bills. What should I be doing legally?

Since your parent was on Medicaid, it is quite likely some or all of the medical bills will be covered between his/her Medicaid benefits (public...

What can I do to get my older brother to give me the remainder of my inheritance money. It's been 7 years

If a probate has never been administered in the Court, one can be opened by other family members. You can look by name under your county's Court...

Can someone ask for guardianship and take control over my great grandmothers bank accounts even the I'm the legal DPOA?

Another option instead of or in addition to a guardianship is a Vulnerable Adult Protection Action (VAPA). If your great grandmother is over...

Can you marry in Washington State if you have a Limited Guardianship?

Whether or not a person under a limited guardianship can marry may depend on the language written in the Order Appointing Guardian. However, even...