Why would a personal representative tell a probate atty not to talk to an heir of said estate?

The attorney represents the PR and the Estate but not the individual heirs. You should consult with an attorney on your own behalf. You can also...

Should I file a "small estates affidavit"? Washington State.

I would check with the bank as to whether the bank account was joint with right of survivorship. if it was, those monies would not go toward...

I signed the paper making my brother the executor of my moms estate anyway to undo that?

If your brother was appointed executor of your mother's estate, then you should receive your share of any inheritance. Sounds like there was no...

Can I sue. my sister executor of our fathers estate for money owed and not following rules of an executor.

If your sister is the executor, you should consult with an attorney to find out your rights as a beneficiary and what has happened to the monies in...

Can a step mother inherit on an 27 yr old step son's estate??

You should discuss this issue with your wrongful death attorney or obtain a separate probate attorney. In WA RCW 4.20.020 states in relevant part...

What does it mean when a will says - said estate to my daughter to be hers, her heirs and assigns forever?

Sounds like you will inherit all but if there was a will, that might not be the case. You should consult with an attorney to review the estate...

You indicated your mom won't tell you the name of the attorney. If you go to www.courts.wa.gov and type in the name of your father, you should be...

What steps should I be taking now that I opened a probate for my mothers estate in Washington state?

If you are the Administrator and were appointed by the court, you have duties and your attorney should be advising you. If you don't have counsel,...

My mother died intestate.Must I have an attorney to become personal agent of her estate?

In Washington, whenever real property is involved, you must file the probate estate and appoint the Administrator who is in a position to then...

My wife’s step Dads brother died left a trust in his name from a property sale the widow is claiming it is hers .

You should take the information you have to an attorney who can assist with finding out the status of the trust and asset that was sold. There are...