Texts are problematic because they can be spoofed, but being advised by counsel is better. You can look up any lawyer by name at the WSBA Lawyer...

Can a person who is not a beneficiary of an estate under probate help pay a WA medicaid recovery bill?

First, please accept my condolences for your loss. Please locate and retain a local, well-regarded probate attorney who can guide you through the...

How would I get a civil case against me dismissed? Would you advise filing a motion to dismiss?

Whether or not your student loan is subject to a statute of limitations defense is not clear from your facts. Glad to hear you answered and...

Renting to own is more complicated than that, unfortunately. It is either a lease with option to purchase or a real estate contract. This should be...

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When is my landlord required to apply my last months rent?

Hate to say this, but it depends. Many tenants believe they have a lease but they actually have a month to month with a deposit forfeiture clause....

As a plantiff in a civil litigation case is it good to include all the parties in the same law suit?

As a general rule it is better to think of the dispute as the central element, and the various actors that appear to be responsible, and their...

What type of evidence is generally considered substantial in a civil litigation ? Also what is involved during the discovery?

Emails can be useful proof of communications or statements made. Phone records can show calls made. Cancelled checks prove money was spent....

If I am charged for damages after my tenancy has ended, how can I refute and prevent them from going to collections?

The only way to make sure this doesn't get sent to collections is to wait until your landlord's statement re damages is well and truly late (read...

Can a twenty day notice to vacate be served with a three day pay rent or vacate notice.

Yes, the two notices can be served simultaneously. Whether or not you have been properly served depends. If the friend resides in the property with...

I was on a rental agreement with my friend for five years. The landlord served us eviction notice but said I could stay.

A protection order is not the correct way to respond to a landlord's request to get info regarding a new person in his property. The notice is...