How would I possibly claim ownership of a bank account of my deceased father even if I am not on the list as a co-owner?

A couple ways to access the funds include the following: - Check whether the accounts appoint a death beneficiary (Payable On Death accounts). -...

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How can I hire a lawyer to help my 92 year old mother with others stealing her money and controling her life.

A couple options could work: - A vulnerable adult protection order could be a useful tool to protect your mother. - A guardianship may be helpful...

Where can I find a do it yourself packet for step parent adoption?

Most counties, including Pierce County, have a packet of forms with instructions on how to do the process yourself. Sometimes you'll need to pay...

In a community property state, can i will my portion of community property to my daughter.

You can use several types of documents to designate property as separate property. Among those could be a separate property agreement, or...

I agree with the prior response. The easiest way to accomplish this adoption is to ask the bio dad to voluntarily relinquish his rights. It will be...

I need to return a new car I bought in Seattle, Washington last week. It's way too expensive for me.

I think I remember purchasing a car once and the dealer saying I had three days in which to bring the car back. Whether I remembered correctly or...

After someone dies, how long do family members have to view the will? Does there have to be a reading of the will if their...

Some wills are probated. Others are not (such as when there are no assets or the assets are distributed outside of a will). If a will is probated,...

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What can I do to ensure proper burial of a friend who passed away almost 90 days ago?

You or the funeral home should petition the coroner's office, who will take the matter before a judge. The judge will determine who is responsible...

Should i register my startup as LLC in washington or C Corp in Delaware?

With the new changes to the LLC statute in Washington, you have a lot more flexibility and unique options to shape your corporate structure than...

What can I do about not getting what my grandmother had left for me in her will

If you are over 18, several options may be open for you, although the best one may be the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA). This law...