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Why isn't there a requirement in WA state for beneficiaries to be notified of exactly what they are suppose to receive in a will

Justin's answer | Answered on August 28, 2013

If the will has been probated, it is part of the public record and a copy can be obtained from the courthouse. It is also entirely possible that...

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Will Chinese court judgment be enforced in USA in respect of inheritance?

Justin's answer | Answered on August 27, 2013

My guess is you would need to hire a local attorney here to do an ancillary probate in the U.S. jurisdiction in which the website is owned or hosted.

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How to right up power of attorney?

Justin's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

You should really have this done by an attorney. Avvo is not the appropriate forum for giving case-specific legal advice like you are asking for.

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Do power of attorney have to be notarized in washington state? Could we get away with just witnesses?

Justin's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

This is asking for legal advice that is outside the scope of what attorneys are allowed to provide on Avvo.

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How can my mother leave a living sitn with my sister after revoking said sister's POA. Said sister talked my mother into POA.

Justin's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

Here is my understanding of your situation: 1. Your mother has dementia. 2. Your sister had a POA to take care of her. 3. This was revoked by...

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What is the legal means in Washington to remove the Power of Attorney for Health care and allow the secondary to make decisions?

Justin's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

This is a very tricky situation. RCW 11.94.090(1)(f) contains the conditions under which an attorney-in-fact (the person holding the power of...

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Can state/federal taxes be paid from an IRA account?

Justin's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

IRA's will often have a death beneficiary, meaning they pass outside of probate. That might be the source of your problem.

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My parents moved in with my sister and I am concernced about inheritance theft

Justin's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

One thing to keep in mind is that no inheritance exists while your parents are still alive. They are free to do with their money as they...

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Order of Inheritance after death of wife (Date of Death: July 18, 2008 in Port Orchard, WA)

Justin's answer | Answered on August 20, 2013

Whether or not your wife had a will is important to know here. If she died without a will, you might receive 50% and your children 50%. If she had...

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My sister delegated me power of attorney and now she says she is getting a restraining order against me ... Can she do that?

Justin's answer | Answered on August 19, 2013

It sounds like a bad situation you are in. Does your sister have full mental capacity? What is the reason for the power of attorney?

Justin Eric Elder's Answers (933)

Why isn't there a requirement in WA state for beneficiaries to be notified of exactly what they are suppose to receive in a will

Will Chinese court judgment be enforced in USA in respect of inheritance?

How to right up power of attorney?

Do power of attorney have to be notarized in washington state? Could we get away with just witnesses?

How can my mother leave a living sitn with my sister after revoking said sister's POA. Said sister talked my mother into POA.

What is the legal means in Washington to remove the Power of Attorney for Health care and allow the secondary to make decisions?

Can state/federal taxes be paid from an IRA account?

My parents moved in with my sister and I am concernced about inheritance theft

Order of Inheritance after death of wife (Date of Death: July 18, 2008 in Port Orchard, WA)

My sister delegated me power of attorney and now she says she is getting a restraining order against me ... Can she do that?