What can my girlfriend do if she’s 16 and doesn’t want to live with her mom and stepdad?

This sounds like a difficult situation for the family. This is really a family law issue. Unlike some other states, in Washington a person under...

Testamentary trust and community property question

Washington is a community property state. In general, all property obtained after a marriage is considered community property. In addition,...

How do we protect minor beneficiary's interest?

A special needs trust is a very specific type of trust created by congress that is very important for the long term care of a disabled minor. If...

How do I find my money I was left?

The previous answer is largely correct, but there are a few other facts is would be useful to know. Was your father married? What form were his...

Minor beneficiary in washington state needs legal representation

First, thank you for trying to help your granddaughter. There are a lot of issues raised by your question. Is your granddaughter 18 yet? Does she...

First, congratulations on tackling this issue now. Too many parents fail to address this issue, causing problems for their children. The short...

Can an IRA be quit claimed to a spouse?

I think the previous answer is correct, but not complete. An IRA or 401k is controlled by a federal statute that carefully regulates these...

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What documents do I need to ensure that certain people have no say in any part of my life if I am incapacitated or if I die?

First, congratulations on understanding the importance of Power of Attorney and other similar documents. They are very powerful planning tools....

Need a family law attorney for trust?

First, it's wonderful that you are thinking of your grandchild. The more we time and energy we spend on the next generations, the better off we...

How do I become the executor of estate and do I need a lawyer to do so?

I'm sorry you and your family are having to go through this so soon after the loss of your father. If your father had a Will, it has to be filed...