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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...
Losing someone you care deeply about is always difficult. But when an unpaid debt or a mortgage is added into the mix, things only get harder. Fortunately, with enough information and planning, it's entirely possible to use probate in a Washington courtroom to put...
The process of probate ideally happens with a single, authoritative will that allocates assets in a way that cannot be easily challenged. But not every estate process is that simple. There is sometimes a lost or destroyed will. In those instances, Washington state law...
For those who live in Washington and are dealing with a loved one passing away, the estate tax can be a surprise expense as part of that process. It is important to be aware of the costs and rates for the estate tax. Estate Tax The estate tax is actually made up of...