Can my mother in law change a will she did with my father in law?

From your question, it appears your father in law died and the property is still in your mother in law's name. The property would go to your...

Can I contest a will if my husband made someone the over it

WA is a community property state so as a widow, unless you have separate property, 1/2 of all community property belongs to you. Your husband can...

What is the purpose of RCW 11.68.090?

Review the statute at RCW 11.68.090 and you will see that the court has discretion to appoint PRs according to certain guidelines and timing. If a...

Do I need to go through probate for my deceased father, and do I file petition for and file his will in my county or his?

If the estate value is under $100,000, you might be able to use a Small Estate Affidavit but this means there is no real property and the debts...

Do I need letter of testamentary?

If the 401k had a beneficiary designation, then it is a non-probate asset. The 40k bank account, if contained only the decedent's monies would...

How do I change the owner's name on a real property?

You might contact a title company to assist you. If some of the answers to the questions posed by Ms. Fordham are enough to establish that your...

You can file probate in any county in Washington to deal with real property. BUT if you file a Notice to creditors and publish, it must be...

Can I use funds from the sale of my dads home to start paying bills that he has?

As "informal probate", it sounds as if you have not filed a probate action in court. If you were able to sell the house, was it deeded to you or...

What do I need to to close out my deceased father's very small estate?

You can find the small estate affidavit here: https://www.small-estate-affidavit.com/small-estate-affidavit-proc - there are instructions provided...

You should file a Special Notice in the probate cause of action so you are informed of the sale of property, disbursements, etc. The PR of the...