The issue isn't so much the value, the first question is whether or not the decedent owned real property. If yes, the estate needs to be probated...

In divorce, when temporary orders have been met, can the opposing side motion the sale of the house pre-disolution trial?

It depends. Mostly on the finances involved. It would be unusual for the Court to make a dispositive ruling before trial, but on the other hand, if...

How can I help my daughter change her last name?

You can't change her name unless your new husband is willing to adopt her AND your ex gets notice and an opportunity to object. That said,...

We are renting and have a month left on our lease, the house is being sold... Do we have any rights to keep people off our yard?

Your landlord can "enter the property" provided that he gives you 24 hours advance written notice. I'm of the opinion that this does not extend to...

Can a landlord within the city of Seattle keep last month's rent that was paid upon signing the lease and apply it to "damages"?

Here is the problem. Read the last sentence of RCW 59.18.280. It says, in essence, that even if the landlord screwed up everything about your...

There are two steps required here, niether of which requires you to pay a fee. The party in breach is your landlord, not you. First, give notice in...

The Court is going to be more inclined to give you what you want when you can demonstrate that you tried to make it possible for the other parent...

Can I get served via US Mail or do I need to get served in person. I reside in the state of Washington

If you are a beneficiary of the estate, the PR can have you served by US mail. I think the theory is this is good news, not bad news. You aren't...

My longtime girlfriend of 14 years filed charged of harassment and stalking. I got served with protection order

You really, really need to go have a consult with a criminal defense attorney who handles DV defense. You need to quit posting facts on the...

An expired copy (2 months ago) of a small claims was left on my porch by a 3rd party who told me to ignore it. Do I ignore?

You want to be careful taking legal advice from strangers. You want to look at those papers, and see what they say, and then you'll be in a better...