Great question regarding the small estate affidavit and lack of probate affidavit. Both of these tools are designed to avoid probate and transfer...

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You are asking exactly the right question in regards to the best way to hold title as a married couple. Your research led you to the correct tax...

Does the State of Washington allow a will to specify when a beneficiary get their money?

I agree with the other poster who explained that a Will can create an irrevocable trust to hold funds for a beneficiary until a certain age, a...

I wanted to add the citations to the answers provided by the other attorneys. I agree with the other posters that an attorney who drafts estate...

Power of Authority

I echo the other attorney's answer to the general principle of changing Powers of Attorney, that is: as long as the principal (the one giving the...

Can I take section 121 exclusion on the sale of my house?

Great question about whether the Section 121 exclusion applies to a situation where the taxpayer was using the home for a primary residence, and...

Do I need to file insolvent intestate small estate affidavit with court. Assets stolen by his family.

I am sorry to hear about the recent passing of your husband. I know that this is likely a trying and difficult time. Your question regarding the...

I agree with the other answer posted that an attorney needs to look at the facts of your case to understand why the underwriter is asking for your...

I agree with the other answer posted regarding the freedom to give property to other individuals when that property is owned in what is called a...

What happens to properties and wills of criminals?

I believe your question involves two areas of law. The first area of law is known as "civil asset forfeiture," or its companion criminal law...