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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...
When someone writes a will in Washington, they must name an executor or, rather, someone who will manage and distribute their assets according to their terms. When the testator (the person who created the will) dies, the executor can only start the probate proceedings...
The death of a loved one in Washington is a stressful event. Many financial questions may complicate the matter. This will be all the more if you have been placed in charge of a trust left by the deceased person. There are many rules and regulations that must be...
A trust operates as a legal relationship where a right is transferred from one to another who keeps it and uses it solely for the benefit of a third party. In this fiduciary relationship, a trustor grants a trustee the right to hold titles of assets or properties for...
Washington residents who have gone through the probate process know how tiring it can be. This process is necessary for most estates, as it allows the court to determine whether the estate plan is authentic. How rough the general probate process is depends entirely on...
Estate planning in Washington is as important for single people as for couples. An estate plan gives you peace of mind and makes things easier for the loved ones you leave behind. If you don’t know where to begin, the following estate planning tips can help. Create...