If someone dies without a proper will will their estate automatically be taken by the government If they have living relatives?

If your sister dies without a will, the laws of intestacy will apply to her estate. See RCW 11.04.015. Since her husband has died and it does not...

How many Days do I have to contest a Will in probate?

The four-month statute of limitations for will contests is generally strictly enforced. However, the limitations period is tolled when an...

The appointment of a guardian does not automatically divest the incapacitated person of the right to make a will. This is because capacity for...

A transfer-on-death (TOD) deed sounds like a good option for your father. Such deeds work best when the grantor wishes to pass real property to one...

Will, probate just severed to me by husband's son after death what can i do?

I strongly recommend that you contact an experienced estate litigation attorney immediately. If you were legally married to your husband at the...

When a decedent's debts exceed their assets, their estate is "insolvent" and there is a statutory order for payment of creditors. See RCW...

Typically, accounts and property held jointly such as joint bank accounts automatically pass to the surviving owner. However, Washington has a...

Uncle with no will, but has a pre nup... question about beneficiary ?

The answer depends in part on what type of retirement account is at stake. If the account was an employer-sponsored retirement account (such as a...

The executor of your estate is charged with gathering your assets and distributing them to your heirs as directed in your will. A lawyer can serve...

The revocable living trust that you created in Oregon is also valid in Washington (and any other state, for that matter). And although Washington...