My 62 yr old partner of 27 yrs has cancer & a pending inheritance. Am I entitled to anything if he dies?

The previous answers are correct that there is no common law marriage in Washington, but there is a somewhat similar doctrine called committed...

The short answer is yes, in the right circumstances. You must act quickly to avoid losing any rights. Generally, a court can revisit its own...

My father passed away last month and had a will. I've been told it's invalid but, it still needs to be filed. What to do?

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this on top of the loss of your father. The best advice is to consult an experienced probate attorney as soon...

What is the best way to divide two estates equally between two children to please the state.

I agree with Attorney Smith that using a TEDRA agreement, you should be able to agree to divide both estates evenly, rather than dividing each...

Estate ADMINISTRATOR'S DEED

Definitely talk to an attorney first. There is another question posted on Avvo right now from someone whose father signed papers giving up an...

My grandfather died intestate years ago. His business and properties were to be divided between my dad and uncle.

I agree with my colleagues that this is likely to be a difficult situation and you will need to consult a skilled probate litigator. Your answer...

Can a single member LLC merge with a corporation in the state of texas?

Yes, it can. There is a Secretary of State form that you can fill out online. But I recommend you consult an attorney and a tax professional before...

As a practical matter, once you get an attorney, your uncle is likely to hire an attorney. His attorney will help him understand his fiduciary...

In the 1990s, my mother put some property in my siblings and my name. She has been paying taxes on the properties.

This is not a probate question. I have added tax tags to help you get this question in front of the right lawyers. Your question raises several...

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MOTHER'S WILL STATED CERTAIN PROPERTY BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN WITH BALANCE OF ESTATE TO BE SPLIT EQUALLY.

The other attorneys are correct that a beneficiary has the right to receive information about the estate. It sounds like the sister is not being...