I also agree with Mr. Rayan. "Share and share alike" language is given its common meaning.

Who is responsible for debts after death?

Unless there is a document in existence where you voluntarily assume liability for your mother's debts somehow, you and your husband will not be on...

How do I get recognized as a personal representative?

You must be appointed personal representative by a court in a probate proceeding. Opening the safe-deposit box without the key is tricky and you...

How much notice must be given from the Personal Representative for a Motion ordering you to pay Attorney's Fee's and Estate Fees

Avvo is really intended for questions of a general nature, not specific legal advice. If you are concerned about this, you should really take it to...

Under TEDRA do you only have to send a Citation to the Attorney in a Will Contest?

Mr. Ryan is entirely correct: you shouldn't be attempting anything involving TEDRA without an attorney.

My mother has appointed a personal representative of her estate. Is a personal representative the same as an executor?

Washington uses "personal representative" as an alternative to "executor" because, technically, executor is a male-gendered term in Latin (the...

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If a Summons was filed at a later time pursuant to TEDRA rules, can the Petition be dismissed?

I'd have to see what the actual summons and petition said to tell you for sure one way or the other.

In WA state if you file a Will-Contest under TEDRA do you have to send a Citation to each individual in the Will within 90 days?

It would really be well worth your time to hire a lawyer for anything involving a will contest or TEDRA. TEDRA is a tricky bit of law that even a...

In probate and the house has sold, closing next week. When and how will I be reimbursed for $10,000 I paid to stop foreclosure?

If the creditor's claim period hasn't run, file one. If it has, I'd argue, like several of my colleagues, that it was an estate administrative...

Is a will drawn up in Florida valid in Washington?

If you are asking about a will of someone who has passed away, then if the will was valid when it was executed in Florida, it should be valid in...

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