Is furniture and household items deemed community property if one spouse dies?

Under Washington statute (RCW 26.16.010-.030) community property is broadly defined as everything acquired during the marriage (except separate...

I am excutor of my mothers revoccble living trust.

Simply, there will be no estate tax on this size of estate. The federal exemption for 2011 is $5 million (less the aggregate of any lifetime gifts...

My sister and I are co-prs of my faathers estate. Can we contest the will in wa state?

Hi, I'm sorry to hear that you are in a difficult situation regarding your father's will. Let me state a few things first regarding gifts in a...

If the probate of your grandmother is in Washington it may be possible to use the Washington Trust and Estates Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA)...

Can I use an online form to create my will?

I would say that the main problem with an online form or kit is that there is no discussion between you and the form regarding what your gifting...

What can we do under the law with our executor sister who is only watching out for her own interests.

Based on the additional info you provided, it would seem like a lot of your available recourse depends on what the will says. I would suggest you...

What can we do under the law with our executor sister who is only watching out for her own interests.

Has the estate of your mother been probated? Was your sister named the personal representative by the court? Has the property been transferred into...

How do i find out my son's college fund when his father will not give it to him.

One possibility not yet mentioned is that the stock was purchased for your son in a UTMA/UGMA account (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act) or some...

Father's Will and Community Property

Because Washington is a community property state it's laws are much different than most other states so "joint accounts" doesn't provide enough...

Just to add a few details regarding various types of "joint accounts" under Washington law: Community Property: Unless specifically titled...