Community property death benefit after short term marriage?

Spouses who are omitted from a Will signed prior to the marriage are protected under Washington Law. Under RCW 11.12.095, unless there is clear...

1. Your lawyer may appear for you to obtain Letters Testamentary. You do not need to be present in court. 2. It is typical to state the...

Father died April 30th 2010. I am dealing with a wicked, alcoholic step-mother

You are not likely to be better off without a Will, if indeed one exists and it says what your father communicated to you. Check out RCW 11.04.015...

My Mother died a year ago, she lived in WA State. I am the beneficiary and heir to one quarter of her estate. Can I geta loan ?

It is difficult to answer this question in the abstract. The trust instrument, Las Will and other factors all will be instructive. As a general...

What rights do the husband have in a will involving the spouse

Unless you are a named beneficiary under your mother-in-law's Will, you do not have any legal standing or rights with respect to her estate. Your...

It appears to me you will need to file for probate of the estate. If the house is in your mother's name, then neither you and your siblings, nor...

My mother passed away over a yr ago, my stepfather is living, they had a will, how do I find out what was in the joint will?

Under Washington Law, anyone in possession of a Last Will must file it with the court or deliver it to the named executor within 30 days of the...

My mother passed away over a yr ago, my stepfather is living, they had a will, how do I find out what was in the joint will?

Under Washington Law, anyone in possession of a Last Will must file it with the court or deliver it to the named executor within 30 days of the...

How do I, as the executor of my father's estate, decide how to distribute the assets to beneficiaries?

Your job is to carry out the terms of the Will. Assuming you have nonintervention powers, you can carry out this task without court intervention. ...

A family fight over deceased members personal property....?

If A did indeed give B the photos as a gift, then the photos belong to B. C has no claim to them. However, I presume the transaction may not be...