Questions answered by Michael Thomas Smith

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Do I need a lawyer to set up a single-member LLC in Washington?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

There is no requirement that you use an attorney to set up your LLC. However, you bring up a good point, the operation agreement is one of the...

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I am not on the deed to our home and I signed a quit claim deed. If something happened to my husband would I lose our home?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 23, 2014

There are many factors that could impact the outcome in your question. However, if something happened, the ownership of the home would not be...

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If I have an LLC in another state and want to get licensed as a private investigator can I use the LLC in the other state and

Michael's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

If your out-of-state LLC (non-WA) is to do business in the State of Washington, it should be registered as a foreign LLC with the Washington...

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24 years after my parent died in washington st I hear from a major insurance company that there is some sort of life insurance.

Michael's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

In most cases, life insurance policies get paid to the specific beneficiaries names in the policy without having to go through probate. I...

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In WA state if you file a Will-Contest under TEDRA do you have to send a Citation to each individual in the Will within 90 days?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

I strongly recommend that you speak with a knowledgeable probate attorney very soon. Will contests are difficult cases to prove and have very...

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Is a will drawn up in Florida valid in Washington?

Michael's answer | Answered on July 14, 2014

Is the Will in question for a person still living or deceased? If the person has passed away, then your question relates to whether the will is...

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How do I ask the court to reopen my deceased Aunts estate/probate..? What do I need to do? Thank you ...

Michael's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

I agree with Attorney Rayan that the reason for seeking to reopen the estate is an important factor for the Court to consider in whether your...

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Can I change the beneficiaries in my will by myself?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

I strongly encourage you to meet with a knowledgeable estate planning attorney to discuss your goals. I have seen many do-it-yourself efforts go...

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Probate problem

Michael's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

If you have the original Will for your father, you should file that with the court and advise the court of the initial mistake. You should also...

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Can my business partner and I add an addendum or supplement to our buy/sell agreement? Or do we need to have a new one drafted?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Generally, an existing agreement can be revised if all the parties to the original agreement approve of the revisions. I recommend that you take...

Michael Thomas Smith's Answers (196)

Do I need a lawyer to set up a single-member LLC in Washington?

I am not on the deed to our home and I signed a quit claim deed. If something happened to my husband would I lose our home?

If I have an LLC in another state and want to get licensed as a private investigator can I use the LLC in the other state and

24 years after my parent died in washington st I hear from a major insurance company that there is some sort of life insurance.

In WA state if you file a Will-Contest under TEDRA do you have to send a Citation to each individual in the Will within 90 days?

Is a will drawn up in Florida valid in Washington?

How do I ask the court to reopen my deceased Aunts estate/probate..? What do I need to do? Thank you ...

Can I change the beneficiaries in my will by myself?

Probate problem

Can my business partner and I add an addendum or supplement to our buy/sell agreement? Or do we need to have a new one drafted?