I agree completely with Eric Nelsen's answer. Your father should spend some time with an estate planning attorney that also works in the real...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

Not only can your creditors lien the property, but if your BF dies, his heirs own half of the property and can force a sale leaving you with no...

There is case law in Washington that is in your favor. Contact an experienced real estate attorney in your area. Many give free or set fee...

An act of real estate fraud,what are my rights?

The facts you present raise more questions than answers. First, a quit claim deed might limit your remedies compared to receiving a statutory...

My husband recently died and my name was not on our house. What do I have to do to get my name on it?

I am sorry to hear about your husband. Having the house put in your name is a very simple matter. If you are the person who should inherit the...

How to re-open probate for purpose of settling the mortgage debt which the heirs were equally obligated to and only one has paid

It is a very simple matter to re-open a probate; you petition the court to do so. However, your issue may be more complex once the probate is open...

My boyfriend and I bought a home together. If I made most of the payments and have checks to show I made

It depends. When did you break up? Was there a period of time when you lived in the house alone? What did he pay for? This is very fact driven....

Where is the Will probated.

Your mother's will is probated where she claimed residency. If she claimed Washington, then her will can be probated in any Washington county, but...

My husband had a home in Spokane, WA before our marriage. What should we do legally to ensure I get this home if he dies?

There are two ways that you can reach your goal. You could draft wills wherein your husband bequests (leaves) the house to you, or you could have...

Verbal contract

You may be able to acquire title under the theory of constructive trust. Meet with an experienced real estate litigation attorney who can ask the...