My mother just passed away. How can i put her house in probate?

To start a probate, it is best to hire a lawyer. If your mother had a will, her will would be submitted to probate. If your mother had no will,...

I have been the significant other/partner with a man for over 12 years and he just passed away. What rights do I have? WA State

That is a bit tricky. If you had lived together, there could have been an argument for a committed intimate relationship, which gives rise to a...

Why would a probate bond be needed when a will exists that says the executor can proceed without bond?

Without seeing the paperwork, I can't tell you for sure. However, it is very rare that a commissioner will make you get a bond when the will says...

Can I say 'Successor Trustee' as the beneficiary on Life insurance/TOD/POD forms if my family trust has a sole trustee (me).

I agree with Mr. Potter. You went to the trouble of setting up a living trust. Use it.

Can my nephew sue me

This is a prime example of being penny wise and pound foolish. This kind of transfer should always be done by an attorney. Your parents' wish to...

You were given some very good advice by the previous answers. I would also like to add that, with a business at stake, the sale price of which is...

Can I still file a lawsuit against the Executor of(my brother) my mothers estate from 2009?

You can, but challenging such things is very expensive. It is very possible that your mother spent down her entire estate if she required constant...

Should I request my mothers will go through probate since Executor failed to do so in 2009?

Whoever possesses a will and is named personal representative has a duty to probate the will within 40 days of learning of someone's death. RCW...

If I'm my mothers POA, am I responsible for her unpaid bills?

First of all, you should get all those old services turned off. You should be able to do that. However, I question the wisdom of someone in...

Personal Representative is the gender-neutral term Washington now uses instead of "executor" or "executrix," which are gendered nouns in...