When a mom passes away, and is survived by her spouse and only air, who gets what if there is no will?

Agree with the above attorneys regarding joint tenancy and such (and also add that there may have been an agreement giving all property to the...

I agree with the above attorneys - there is no legal requirement to have a formal reading of the will in Washington. The short answer is that there...

How do we change the executor of my mothers will?

If you know the attorney who might have prepared either of the previous two wills, you should contact them immediately to see if they have copies...

I am my father's executor of his estate. What kind of thing will I be responsible for?

Agree with the above, and stress that the executor is NOT responsible for any debts of the decedent. As executor you will handle the estate and...

My father lived in Alaska and just died. I live in WA so he gave POA to a friend to cash his SS checks. What happens to the POA.

Agree with the above answer. In short, a Power of Attorney ends upon the death of the principal. In order to handle the estate and deposit/cash...

If Guardianship has been filed for a developmentally disabled adult, can a judge deny the petitioner & give it to another?

I would also suggest you contact the Washington State Bar Association to request information about the Moderate Means Program, a new program...

As the others above me have stated, there are a variety of different possibilities but the starting point will be to find the court where probate...

Just wanted to add that inheritance is considered a spouse's separate property and not community property in Washington State, as are all gifts to...

Can I give my ownership in LLCs and Corporations to my wife by contract (no will)?

Any gift, either during life or after death, to your spouse is exempt from gift or estate taxes. You might be governed by contracts (buy-sell...

WA state: Mother willed her share of the community property to their children. Can they get her share if father still alive?

A spouse may give their 1/2 of the community property (their "share") as they wish under their will. An exception to the ability to gift away your...