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Your parents recently passed away, and you were named as the estate executor. You know that means that you have some obligations, such as providing copies of the will to people who need to receive one, inventorying the assets that your parents owned and working to...
Part of the estate administration process is probate. Probate is the legal process of handling the deceased's estate. This begins when an executor of the estate submits a valid will to probate court, which then allows the executor to do their fiduciary duty. An...
When a loved one dies, someone must be responsible for overseeing their Washington estate. In many cases, parents will name their child in their will to serve as the executor. There are a number of items that you should be aware of if you have been chosen. Act in the...
When an individual chooses to draft a will in Washington, they must designate a person — anyone of their choosing — who will fulfill their desires. The executor will act in the best interest of their estate and beneficiaries as per the law. However, no one can be sure...
There are plenty of possible problems that an executor could come across during probate. These issues often pertain to the distribution of the estate. You may come across unexpected delays depending on the factors of the decedent's estate and the cooperativeness of...
Serving as executor of a person’s estate in Washington is a vital job. One of your first responsibilities is to obtain the death certificate so you can file it along with the person’s will. These are the steps you must take to get this essential legal document....
Whether taking care of your estate in Washington or helping someone else with theirs, executors play crucial roles in either process. Before entering into this role, knowing what to expect is smart. People serving as executors take care of many important matters. Make...
When someone passes away in Washington, they need executors to handle aspects of estate planning. Whether you're an executor chosen by a recently departed loved one or a court appointed you to this role, executors serve many important responsibilities. But that's not...
In Washington state, testators create an estate plan that includes an executor. The executor is the person who manages the estate plan after the testator passes away. Sometimes, an executor passes away before the testator, or during the probate process. When the...
It’s common for Washington families to feel a little lost when a loved one passes. Hopefully, the recently deceased talked to their family about their estate plan or gave them instructions as to how to find the will. If they haven’t though, there’s a chance that their...