Your are asking the right questions about whether you are able to use the small estate affidavit in your situation. Unfortunately, the short answer...

I agree with the two well written previous answers submitted. As the previous attorneys already correctly confirmed, the Will 'custodian' (the...

I am sorry to hear about the recent passing of your mother in law. Regarding your Power of Attorney question: you unfortunately cannot use the...

You are right to be suspicious of the notion that the individual named as the executor (you) would be subject to duties to a beneficiary before the...

I wanted to expand on the good answer provided by the previous attorney. As the other attorney referenced in his answer, further facts are needed...

Beneficiary in possession of later dated and signed will.

It sounds like there are a few different moving parts to your situation here. There are several details that you should explore with an in-person...

In Wa. St. When granting durable power of attorney in order to be valid, shouldnt there be a witness in addition to the notary?

I agree with the answer provided by the previous attorney that, in order to fully answer your question, there are several details that have to be...

Does each parent need a Power of Attorney or can they do one together?

I agree with the wonderful answer previously posted, and I would echo that attorney's warning that what you are trying to include testamentary...

I agree with the previous answer that Creditors can collect against non-probate assets after death. I wanted to add a few procedural notes that...

With a trust is probate necessary?

First and foremost, the analysis of whether a probate is needed is one that is best carried out with a full knowledge of all the facts and...