Unfortunately without funds to pay an attorney, your options will be somewhat limited. Try calling the Pierce County Bar Association Lawyer...

Based on the facts presented in your post, the bank account and any funds in it at the time of his death, are not likely probate assets. They are...

Take a look at RCW 11.20.010, which states: Any person having the custody or control of any will shall, within thirty days after he or she shall...

It depends. The county or municipal code might have a regulation on point. Your lease (you called it your "rental house" so I assume you are...

As the saying goes, you can sue, or be sued, for anything. The better question is whether you can prevail or defend. The other consideration, as...

If you were still married at the time of his death, you likely have rights to certain assets. A will is not a contract however, so it would be...

Your mother can direct her separate assets however she sees fit in her will. She should make sure to hire an experienced estate planning attorney,...

Take a look at RCW 11.05A.050(5) and contact an attorney to assist you in (a) determining if you need to do this, and (b) getting it done.

If you sister is alive and you believe that she did not have mental capacity to revoke your POA, then you could look into a Vulnerable Adult action.

You might need probate to access the money, let alone distribute it. But you may be able to utilize a small estate affidavit, depending on the...