What happens in Washington state if my mother passes without a will while married to a step spouse ?
When a person dies, the person dies usually with probate and nonprobate property. Nonprobate property is property that is distributed outside of...
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When a person dies, the person dies usually with probate and nonprobate property. Nonprobate property is property that is distributed outside of...
Unfortunately, I believe your best course is to see an attorney. For example, no contest clauses are valid in Washington, but will only operate to...
It appears that the main issue is determining what is community property between your father and step mother and what is your father's separate...
Your question is a bit difficult to answer because you need to understand the role of the PR and relationship to the estate. In basic terms, a PR...
In Washington state, unless the decedent has prepared a transfer on death deed, title to real property is transferred through probate. Opening a...
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Whether you might receive something from your grandmother's estate depends on a lot of things like whether there is a will, how many children your...
You should talk to an attorney. Getting guardianship over someone creates certain duties that you may not be aware of. There may be other options...
Getting a guardianship in Washington includes certain costs. There are the attorneys' fees, filing fee, and guardian ad litem fees. Attorneys'...
You probably need to open a probate of your son's estate and assuming he has no will, be appointed as administrator of his estate. Basically, your...
No. After a person dies no one can change the will, but if there is confusion in what the will means then that is the time to see an attorney.