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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...
In all the excitement of becoming a parent, it can be easy to forget about planning your Washington estate. This is crucial, however, so that your baby is taken care of if something happens to you. It might seem like a complex subject, but preparing these documents is...
Executors of estates play a vital role in fulfilling your final wishes. They also manage your investments and assets during the probate and distribution process. To fully protect your estate and your heirs, you need to choose your estate executor wisely. Washington...
The probate period after the death of a loved one is often fraught with lots of red tape. One of the most common and most expensive parts of probate is the handling of real estate, including the sale of a house. Steps of probate with real estate Ideally, the person...
All Washington adults should have an estate plan. However, if they own property in another state, it can complicate matters as that property must go through ancillary probate after their death. This is what that means and how it works. Understanding ancillary probate...
Washington residents consider their pets to be beloved family members. You can keep them safe with your estate planning efforts. One way to do that is to create a pet trust. Understanding pet trusts A pet trust is a legal tool used to protect your pet after you’re...
There are many estate planning tools you can use in Washington State to prevent your loved ones from going through the costly, exhausting and time-consuming probate process when receiving their assets. The most popular way to achieve this is, of course, establishing a...
When a person dies in the state of Washington, the courts will refer to that person as the "decedent" during court probate proceedings. The decedent's property will be divided according to the terms of their estate plan or by the state's intestacy laws. For example,...
When it's time to choose the executor of your estate, you may not realize that you can't choose just anyone. Washington has certain restrictions in place on who can serve as executors. Adults of sound mind Minors can't serve as executors of estates. The person whom...
When someone dies in Washington, their assets must be distributed in a specific order set forth by law. This process is known as "probate." While probate is necessary in some cases, there are many situations where it isn't ideal, so formulating your estate plans to...