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....
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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...