Father died . there is a will/WA, Im executor, do I need to file a probate through a lawyer, or can I do myself or paralegal

If you're interested in the "do it yourself" approach you should start with http://www.wa-probate.com (tip of the hat to Attorney Richard Wills for...

My wife has a will from when she was married to her first husband. Is it still binding after their divorce?

Under RCW 11.12.051, if a person is divorced after making their will, any provision of the will in favor of the ex-spouse are automatically revoked...

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Small claims action.

A settlement offer, if accepted, will result in a settlement agreement. The terms of that new contract can include a confidentiality clause. If...

I bounced four business checks

Issuing a bad check in the State of NY appears to be a class B misdemeanor. http://law.onecle.com/new-york/penal/part3.tk.a190.html It's...

Bankruptcy and Mortgage note

Also keep in mind that in Washington State, the "produce the note" strategy won't get you much mileage because the RCW absolves the lender from...

Idaho Code provides that the personal representative fees are to be "reasonable". Specifically, Idaho Code 15-3-719 states: "A personal...

Misplaced Deed

The deed should have been recorded in the county land records. Go here: http://scharles.landrecordsonline.com/ (Your question indicates that...

Trust for Child in California - Does control have to be based on age?

I'm not a California attorney, but the question is general enough that I'd be happy to share some insight. When you say "take control of the...

Fraudulent Will?

Does the will include an affidavit signed by the witnesses? The witnesses to the will must either provide testimony to prove the will at the time...

You are right to be concerned about the no contest clause. They are often enforced and usually only set aside (along with the will) if you can...