A grandfather died then forty days later the grandson's mother, the deceased man's daughter, died as well. One third of the man'

Do not wait until the young grandson turns 18. You should consult with an attorney to protect the minor's interest.

How do I get assigned as Executor of my brother's estate, so that we can get him buried?

If your brother had no or minimal assets and no debts or debts that have been paid in WA, you can use a small estate affidavit. If he owned real...

Can I find out if my brother filed a will before his passing

You can call the court where your brother would have filed his will and ask if the will depository has his will on file.

You should feel free to call the attorney for the PR/estate and ask when you can expect your check. If the estate was filed with the court, you...

POAs and funerals

Power of Attorney documents are no longer in effect after death. If your mother had a Will and named someone as the executor, then the Will should...

You should file a special notice of proceedings and demand for inventory. Also there are income Based legal service organizations so search them...

Can my brother sell the estate without my signture

If your brother was appointed executor and received letters testamentary, he can sell the house if the will authorizes this. Since you are a...

Should I take a $5000 settlement from my car insurance for injury/damage sustained from an accident that wasn't my fault?

An offer from your own insurance company while you continue to treat for your collision injuries is never a good sign and probably an offer which...

What can I do to get the estate back?

It sounds as if your monies from your father were placed in a trust with your uncle in charge. If that is the case, your uncle owes you certain...

Contesting a will

The WA statute allows Will contests but you have only 4 months. Do not wait too long. Even if you miss this deadline, you should consult with an...