How or where do we go to check out who holds title to house . County info still shows my Mom as owner

You have inherited a house with a mortgage on it. Here is what you need to do: First, determine whether the house is worth more than the...

In Washington State is there a 41 day waiting period before assets can be distributed after a death?

First, there is no 41 day waiting period. If the estate is to be handled using a small estate affidavit, without a full probate, there is a 40 day...

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Husband died without a will and our property was under his name we had been married 4 years together 8 i don't have money for a

I'm not positive what the question is, but you can't afford not to see a probate lawyer. You have some rights as surviving spouse, but exactly...

The answer is No, you don't have a right to a key. The Personal Representative has the duty to secure all assets of the estate, and to determine...

What are the regulations regarding a 6 foot fence, between yards in a residential area. Our lots are horse acres up to 1 acre.

This depends entirely on local regulations. It could be regulated by Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions on the property, especially if there...

Can I assign my sale and purchase contract to an end buyer in WA?

To be sure, you would want to name yourself "and/or assigns" as the buyer. This would mean that the seller agreed that you could assign the...

My father just passed away and did not leave a will. We have checks made out to his estate and a bank act with no beneficiary

The first question is: What is the size and composition of the estate? If it is less than $100,000.00, and there is no real estate, you could...

Mismatch square footage in appraisal

The first question is how much difference. 2%-you probably don't have any claim. 20%-you probably have a claim. In between, it depends. ...

Washington State Landlord seeks advice for "Can I give 30 day notice to vacate rental home?"

I agree with the other answers, but would also advise giving him a 3 day notice to pay rent or vacate. If he doesn't pay, you can get him out...

Does the POA need to be in my legal name given at birth?

Unless you've legally changed your name, the answer is yes. I would say "Lavinia Joy, a/k/a Joy". Or "Joy, whose given name is Lavinia Joy."