Washington state does not require probate proceedings regardless of the estate amount. Probate in Washington is entirely discretionary

If two people are on a property deed and one person passes with outstanding debt, will the court make the remaining person sell?

It depends on whether the medical debt holder at that time asserts a claim over the property. In addition, if your mother files for bankruptcy...

My grandma just passed away in Arizona. She had 5 kids, one of which is my father who passed last year. The will reads upon

A. The executor has no set time frame - depending on taxes and the executor's need to raise those funds from non-liquid assets. If taxes will be...

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If the gifts are below $13,000, no reporting is necessary. Simply keep good records. Writing separate checks may cost you 30 cents for each check,...

My mom had no will, her properties are appraised at 250,000 but has a mortage of 200,000. do i have to do probate?

Probate is required in CA. Even if it weren't, the process of clearing title and transferring title is often easiest and the most guaranteed...

Can I sue for lost business based on false nutritional claims?

This may be a challenging case - and the fight over the difference between fructose and sugar could end up in a law book in the future. If you can...

We are paying chapter 13 i lost my job and unemployment ran out

You might be able to convert to a Chapter 7. Talk to your bankruptcy attorney to work out the situation.

Do I have to go to court for special permission in order to refinance disabled person property-?

It depends on the limitations set forth in the document granting you the power over conservatorship. If you have a general power of...

What is the process for abandonment of property in a chapter 7 case

If it was initiated by the trustee then you don't need to worry about it until you receive notice to move. The process can take as short as 60...

My sister who was my mother's conservator says she is keeping money left in conservator account. Can she legally do this?

Why would the court cancel conservatorship? There are a few very good reasons to keep money in an account - particularly if the estate has not yet...