Many things can happen to someone's assets after they pass away in Washington. Sometimes, a person has a will or trust in place that takes care of what happens to these properties. But that's not always the case. If someone passes away and has no estate plan, their...
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Can you reinvest money from inherited certificates of deposit?
Some people in Washington use certificates of deposit to set aside money for a short or medium period. The benefit of these certificates is that they allow owners to earn a return on their initial investments. If you inherit one or more of these certificates, it's...
Do you need an Employer Identification Number to settle an estate?
It often surprises executors completing their duties on a Washington estate after a person’s death that they need an Employer Identification Number. According to the Internal Revenue Service, as soon as a person dies, their Social Security number ceases to exist....
Paying estate expenses during the probate process
When a Washington resident passes away, their estate will in most cases go through the probate process. During probate, the validity of the decedent’s last will and testament is established, and then various estate-related expenses are paid. Assets are distributed to...
Removing a Washington state executor for mismanaging an estate
An executor is an individual chosen to manage someone's estate affairs after death. This person, selected by the individual who wrote the will or a court, is responsible for managing the estate's assets, paying debts and distributing assets to beneficiaries. In some...
All about probate
Probate is the process in which the court monitors payments of estate debt and distribution of its assets according to the decedent's wishes. If there is no will, the state divides the estate among the qualifying relatives. You can avoid a lengthy probate procedure in...