Lease Termination - Signatures

You would testify that the document was signed by all parties. If they said it wasn't, they would be committing perjury, and you could call the...

What will happen if my husband and I give our house to our five sons, and one of them declares bankruptcy?

I agree with the other attorneys that it may be a bad idea, for several reasons, to deed the house to your children. If you want to do this to...

Is there a statute regarding timeline to file a Community Property Agreement in Washington State?

Recording a document does not affect its validity. All recording does is to give notice to the world that there is such a document. Invalid...

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I agree with the other attorney's answer. I also know that many Habitat for Humanity deeds have restrictive provisions on their resale. Your...

How do I set up a living trust to (1) provide anonymity on real estate public records (2) provide typical asset protection?

First, if you have a mortgage on the property, it will be in your name. This will allow anyone looking for your assets to see that you purchased...

Am I entitled to any part of the house & savings, mutuals, both of us are elderly & retired

While I agree with attorneys Mogren and Sandberg, I think you should also consider using a document called a Community Property Agreement. This...

How long does a person have to make a claim on a will and how long does an executor have to keep the paperwork?

You don't state whether or not your mother-in-law's estate was actually probated. If it was, and it was properly done, his sister would have had...

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Is it required by law to record with the county the sale of property in Spokane county ??

It is not required that a contract for sale be recorded with the county. However, excise tax will have to be paid at some point. It might have...

Where do we go and what kinds of documents do we need to add my name to the title of my husband's house?

"Automatic right of survivorship" can be obtained in three ways in Washington state: 1. A community property agreement between spouses. 2. A...

Is there another option? For example, can we state in writing that the property is community property -- thus, jointly owned?

I agree with the previous answer. You might want to consider a quit claim deed to yourself and your spouse, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH THE RIGHT OF...