Clarification of a CCR.

Correct. What you really want to look at is the recorded covenants on the property. Depending on how the land was developed your property may still...

Husband and wife have separate wills made prior to their marriage with deceased spouses. Are these wills binding.

Yes. There is a big concern in this type of case to make sure that they have a clear plan. Otherwise the children can get pitted against the...

This is relatively common. You can request that her attorney essentially escrow the process (or you can hire a Washington or Hawaii attorney for...

I'm almost finished with my mom's probate. Not sure how to get her house into my name. I didn't use a lawyer (obviiously).

If you have letters testamentary already, then you just need to execute and record a Personal Representatives Deed. If a probate was not officially...

I am starting a wellness coach business and want to know what I can legally do and say to my clients.

Mr. Gates has outlined the major issues. Depending on your commitment to the business you will probably want to form an LLC to operate through for...

I plan on buying my moms home that is in probate currently. my brother is pr and is fine with me doing so.

You can agree on the value of the home or get an appraisal. You can use your inheritance toward the purchase price of your brother's share of the...

City of Bellevue has a stop order on our backyard Patio project. We feel city is wasting our time and resource. Can we sue them?

I do not practice in Seattle, but I used to represent Cities here on the east side. There should be an administrative process/appeal right you can...

What are the benefits or disadvantages for heirs in having administrator withhold funds to pay estate's taxes for 2015?

The CA attorney or CPA really needs to answer these questions. The estate should pay taxes or reserve funds for payment prior to distribution.

In Washington State, if I'm left something in a last will and testament, do we both need Identification?

I agree with the previous answer. Additionally, some of the assets may pass as non-probate property by a beneficiary designation. The institution...

I am looking for an experienced attorney in Gov. retirement survivor benefits

It doesn't sound like the 'official' has explained your social security benefits correctly. Only wives that were married to you for 10 years and...