Questions answered by Peter Jay Visser

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Could someone explain this RCW to me: Wa state probate, when title vests to heirs

Peter's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

First, since father died intestate, each heir owns one half of each piece of property under this statute. If the probate has been completed, with...

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How much notice must a landowner give to neighbors when building a Boarding House on LR2 zoned property? Must they survey?

Peter's answer | Answered on October 14, 2012

The notice requirements, if any, would be found in the zoning ordinance. There might be no notice required, if a Boarding House is a permitted use...

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Do the eight of us siblings have to pay taxes on our share of the sale of the Estate house?

Peter's answer | Answered on October 14, 2012

You should owe no taxes on the sale. Just getting a 1099 does not mean you owe taxes, just that you have to report the sale, and pay taxes if...

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If the Tenant in a lease agreement is two individuals, who do I name in a small claims suit? To whom do I serve notice?

Peter's answer | Answered on October 12, 2012

I agree witht he other answer. I write to suggest that, if you are suing to collect damages after the tenants have moved out, small claims court...

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I let my x wife keep the house but she hasn't made any payments & has now moved out & collection agency's are after me.

Peter's answer | Answered on October 12, 2012

There is no way an attorney can answer your question without seeing the "Writ of something or other" which you signed a few years ago. An attorney...

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Should I file separate cases in small claims for back rent and damages to avoid the claim limit, go to superiour court, or ...

Peter's answer | Answered on October 10, 2012

You cannot file two cases when you are suing to collect against one person on two claims that arise out of the same dispute. You either need to...

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I have lived in my mothers house for the last 12 years rent free,my aunt has told me i had to find a new place to live.

Peter's answer | Answered on October 10, 2012

You didn't ask a question, but I assume you want to know if you have to move. Under the facts you have given, I would say, yes, as long as proper...

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My Mom passed away last month. New will not completed. Step Father looking for old will 28 years ago. I want to file probate.

Peter's answer | Answered on September 13, 2012

1. Draft of a will cannot be followed unless all potential heirs agree. If even one doesn't agree, it cannot be followed. Even if it is followed...

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What is needed to change Property deed into Heir's name?

Peter's answer | Answered on September 10, 2012

While I agreed with Attorney Frederick, I also write to add other possibilities. You say the the property "is still not in her name." What do...

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Loan not written in the will

Peter's answer | Answered on September 04, 2012

I agree with Mr. Millsap's answer. I write only to say that I have used loans to heirs as a set-off to a child's inheritance in probate. However,...

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Could someone explain this RCW to me: Wa state probate, when title vests to heirs

How much notice must a landowner give to neighbors when building a Boarding House on LR2 zoned property? Must they survey?

Do the eight of us siblings have to pay taxes on our share of the sale of the Estate house?

If the Tenant in a lease agreement is two individuals, who do I name in a small claims suit? To whom do I serve notice?

I let my x wife keep the house but she hasn't made any payments & has now moved out & collection agency's are after me.

Should I file separate cases in small claims for back rent and damages to avoid the claim limit, go to superiour court, or ...

I have lived in my mothers house for the last 12 years rent free,my aunt has told me i had to find a new place to live.

My Mom passed away last month. New will not completed. Step Father looking for old will 28 years ago. I want to file probate.

What is needed to change Property deed into Heir's name?

Loan not written in the will