It is difficult to answer your questions without more information. First and most importantly, has the estate already been distributed to the...

I agree with Mr. Taylor-Manning. The waiver your brother has asked you to sign waives your right to have a hearing on his petition for...

You might consider filing an affidavit of lack of probate with the county auditor. This can be a good option when there are limited heirs and no...

After your spouse passes, you may use either "single woman" or "widow" on a deed. Both indicate sole ownership of the property.

Does your husband still reside in Washington? If so, and if he passes away without a will, as the surviving spouse you are entitled to all...

What do we need to do if we want the deed to the house we are living in transferred into my husband's name only?

I strongly recommend that you consult with a local real estate attorney about this matter. Based on the information you provided, it sounds as...

How do you cash a stimulus check made out to the deceased.

Unfortunately, you cannot. As of May 26, 2020, the IRS issued the following guideline regarding taxpayer eligibility for the receipt of economic...

It is important for you to decide which goal is the most important for you to achieve in your estate planning: (1) leaving your estate equally to...

An election under IRC § 645 allows the executor of an estate and the trustee of a revocable trust (you) to elect to treat the estate and trust as a...

Most probates take about a year to close, although some take less and others can take years to resolve, depending on the assets held in the estate...