My father had a will and just recently passed. Do I need to hire an attorney? What are the steps that I need to take?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
You will need to file the will in Superior Court and open a probate action. You cannot use a power of attorney to pay debt unless you are part...
If a person currently receives SSI and Medicaid and she is about to inherit a home and money, can she keep her SSI and Medicaid?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
This person should consult an elder law attorney that practices in setting up special needs trusts for individuals with disabilities. These types...
If my mom died without a will how would I get permission to access her accounts and deal with her real property?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
You will need to file a probate action in Superior Court. An attorney can be very helpful in drafting the paperwork and appear in court on your...
I am on disability and will be receiving and inheritance. Does this mean I will lose my disability?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
You should seek the advice of an elder law attorney before you receive the inheritance. There are particular types of trusts that can be put...
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How Can My brother get rid of his appointed guardian?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
If your brother no longer needs a guardian than he can petition the court to have the guardian removed. He must present substantial evidence to...
My father has POA for my mother but his decisions do not appear to be in the best interest of my ill mother. What can I do?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
You can certainly start making those decisions on behalf of your mother if she cannot and your father's not able to make good decisions either. ...
Do I have a basis to contest my father's will?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
Contesting a will in Washington State is an uphill battle. The laws regarding capacity are very complicated. It is difficult and very expensive...
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How should I answer this?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
I would need more details but it sounds like the bank was not on notice that Dreamy was stealing from grandmother. Grandmother would certainly...
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Does this man have a legal claim for reimbursement?
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Answered on May 10, 2020
It sounds like this man may even attempt to take the personal property located inside of the home. I would take immediate steps to secure the...
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What can I do?
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Answered on May 19, 2017
You will need to file an action in regards to the dissolution. In Washington that would be a motion to enforce the terms of the decree. This will...
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