Do joint bank accounts go through the estate?

This is a tricky question. It depends on the specific language of the will and of the joint account agreement. For instance, I once represented a...

How does being being poa affect initiating a divorcepoa and ?

Often, divorce will invalidate a power of attorney. To know for sure, you would need to show your power of attorney to a qualified estate planning...

I can't give you specific legal advice without knowing the details. Often, wills that make no mention of children (as opposed to explicitly stating...

Potential gender discrimination?

Sorry to hear about this. The short answer is you have several options depending on the details, and you should consult a lawyer to learn your...

How do I stop sister that has POA from changing ownership of real property and recording excise tax as inheritance?

Sorry to hear about this. I couldn't give you specific legal advice without seeing a copy of the POA. Generally, Washington law allows a POA to...

I can't tell you for sure without knowing the details, but you very likely would have to file a lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income...

The general rule is that employees have the right to inspect their personnel file. I can't say for sure that the general rule applies in your...

Do I have a case against a supervisor who referred to my person as a brown POS?

Sorry to hear about this. You have rights under Washington and federal anti-discrimination laws, which prohibit most employers from discriminating...

Can I use my father’s money to purchase airplane ticket to manage his affairs in his city?

The answer depends on the details of your father's power of attorney document. The document might specify what expenses you're allowed to incur on...

If I roll over my 401k assets into a new retirement account I set up, are the funds still protected under my prenup?

This is a complicated question. It depends on the details of your prenup, the provisions of the employee benefit plan governing your 401(k), and...