When an estate is too small for probate, an appropriate person can use a small estate affidavit to request that the personal property of the...

You should consult with an attorney regarding your situation. These situations are generally handled through litigation and out-of-court conflict...

I would recommend for anyone serving as personal representative that they hire an attorney to serve as estate counsel. The position comes with a...

The current filing threshold and exclusion amount for the Washington estate tax is $2.193 million. Filing/taxes are based on the 'gross estate',...

When a decedent does not have a will, the Court will appoint an administrator to resolve that person's estate. Generally the Court will choose the...

Generally speaking, the initial probate petition is based on the affidavit/declaration of the person requesting appointment as PR or a family...

As described above, the personal representative is required to mail notice of their appointment and the pendency of the probate to...

TEDRA (Chapter 11.96A RCW, the "Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act"), which handles estate litigation outside of standard estate...

In the case of a King County guardianship, the form provided by King County for "Petition for Order Approving Guardian's Activities and Final...

A will contest must be brought within four months of the court order admitting the will. RCW 11.24.010. If proper notice is given of the probate...