How is qualifying for future Medicaid benefits affected?

I agree with the other attorneys who have mentioned that there is a 5-year "lookback" period for Medicaid qualification. This means that, when an...

The fee for a deed depends on the county in which you are recording the transfer on death deed. The King County Recorder's Office, for example, has...

To add to the answers already provided by other attorneys, I wanted to provide you with the relevant Washington statute that governs the issue of...

When a person died how do creditors

The question of how creditors know about the assets in a nonprobate estate (an estate that does not pass through the court process) is a good one....

What can I do to save my land? I want to retain the land at any cost.

I am sorry to hear about the current issues you are dealing with. I can hopefully provide some information that might help your situation. You...

Can my parents name me in their will or trust using only my social security number?

I hope I can provide some information that might be helpful to informing your decision. As a quick background, attorneys typically name...

Can a person sign a will if they have been diagnosed with dementia?

I agree with the previous answer that explained how it is difficult to state a blanket-rule for testamentary capacity and dementia, with the answer...

I agree with the previous answer that listed the various steps that come after receiving the Letters of Administration and recommended consulting...

How do I know if my deceased mother has an estate or not?

I agree with the previous answer on this thread, which explained that an individual's "estate" is, in its simplest form, any and all assets that...

For living wills versus standard wills, is there a comprehensive document to cover all will related issues.

Your question is a good question in that it illustrates the fact that there are many different types of Estate Planning documents, ranging from...