Am I required to pay off debt in my spouse's name after they have passed away, credit card debt, homeowner's dues in his name?
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Answered on May 19, 2015
More information is needed to answer your question. Washington is a community property state, so community assets are liable for community...
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What is the difference in time between an adjudication proceeding and a traditional probate proceeding in the State of Wasnhingt
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Answered on May 11, 2015
This is not a simple question. The time will be roughly the same, but property can be transferred more quickly by appointment of a personal...
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If my niece purchased a home and gave it to me as a gift....can she have me evicted
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Answered on May 04, 2015
A conveyance of real estate in Washington must be in writing, signed by the party to be bound, and acknowledged (notarized). There are some...
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Compensation for clearing property and selling items from an estate that will be bulldozed, only land is what they want purchase
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Answered on April 28, 2015
The executor has the duty to administer the estate, including the sale of any items that are to be sold. Those items must be sold for their...
Who owns the fence between neighbors?
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Answered on April 15, 2015
"Ownership" of the fence is probably the less important issue here. If the fence was built by someone on property that he or she did not own, and...
My dad died and left me his house, car, and everything he had. My aunt was to inherit his bank account and money from funeral.
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Answered on April 09, 2015
I agree with the other answers. The fee seems somewhat high unless the attorney has done work that you did not mention, or possibly don't know...
What happens if a creditor for a mortgage doesn't respond within the legal creditors' claims period?
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Answered on March 23, 2015
I agree with Mr. Longyear, but there is an additional consideration. If the debt is greater than the value of the house, or if there is a second...
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Do I need a Real Estate/ Foreclosure Attorney
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Answered on March 18, 2015
The Washington Foreclosure Fairness Program may be able to help you. Go to this link for more information about the program and to contact a...
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Must a seller disclose rent obtained on a short sale home to the lending bank when claiming a hardship?
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Answered on March 17, 2015
The seller would normally be able to keep the rent from the property until closing. However, if the lender is looking at the seller's income to...
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Does the executor of a will have the power to disperse funds "when" she wants to when the deceased leaves general instructions ?
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Answered on February 21, 2015
The executor may not change the terms of the will. In fact, the definition is "a person who executes, carries out, or performs some duty". In other...
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