I'd just add to Mr. Rafter's answer that you may have an estate, or concerns, that are not obvious to you. When I meet with clients they often...

What happens to an estate with no will?

According to RCW 11.04(2) the entire estate passes to the child. In general, there is no tax to the person receiving the estate. If the estate is...

First, thank you for your concern for your mom. Many retired people rely entirely on Social Security benefits. While the previous answer is...

How should I proceed?

First, thank you for being part of a community that supports your aging friend. Second, your friend's situation sounds like it is pretty fact...

First, I'm very sorry for the situation you are in. Unfortunately, based on the facts you provided, she was entitled to do what she did, and a...

How to get visitation rights for my niece

First, thank you for your concern regarding your niece. All children need an entire loving and caring family. Your question is not an Estate...

Can I as the sole beneficiary of my dad's will get a copy of it since I'm not the executor?

RCW 11.20.010 requires an executor who has possession of the will to file it with the court within 40 days of learning the person executing the...

In addition to what Ms. Rone Foreman pointed out, there are reasons why Oregon uses RLT based planning more than Washington. Oregon has a...

Who is the owner of a home purchased with D4A trust funds?

The owner is the Trust. This sort of trust must have a trustee that is not the same as the beneficiary. Whether the beneficiary is under a...

Does probate need to be opened if estate is under $300,000 in Washington?

The answer to your question is, probably, yes. There are assets that are considered "probate" assets and assets that are considered "non-probate...