Probate laws in each state govern the process of settling a deceased person's estate. When the person has established an executor in his or her will, that person holds legal responsibility for probate. Review the process of probate in Washington to inform the estate...
If you die in Washington without having first made a will, Washington law determines who inherits what portion of your estate. Called intestacy, Sections 11.02.070 and 11.04.250 of the Revised Washington Code distributes your estate by law, regardless of what...
A personal representative has the obligation of finalizing an estate. If you take on this role for a family member or friend, then it is up to you to understand exactly what duties you have, which include how you must handle any outstanding debts. The Washington Times...
Washington residents like you work hard on your estate plan. You want to ensure that your loved ones do not have worries after your passing. You do not want them to deal with complex legal problems. You do not want them to fight over assets. Because of this, you take...
Thanks to advancements of medical science, there are many artificial means of prolonging the lives of individuals with terminal medical conditions long past the time that they would ordinarily pass away. However, not everyone wants their lives prolonged indefinitely...
If your parents face age or health issues that will eventually require them to live in a nursing home, how will they pay for this care? Few people have the personal resources to cover the costs of long-term nursing home care. Consequently, most rely on Medicaid to pay...
Long-term care can be extremely expensive. While long-term care insurance does exist, premiums are often too high for people within the low or middle-income brackets. That's why Washington has introduced the Long-Term Care Trust Act, which affords benefits to eligible...
As a resident who is figuring out how you want your assets to be divided after your passing, you may also be looking into giving funds to charity. Olympia Parr Price Law, PS, is here to tell you more about how you can donate through a charitable trust. A charitable...
As a resident of Washington state who has decided to create a will, it is important to understand what is and isn’t allowed. The creation of a will can be difficult, and the document must comply with statutory standards, or you risk the will being invalid. FindLaw...
It is reasonable to assume that you may want to contest your elderly parent’s will in Washington if you discover that the document is considerably one-sided or does not include your name at all. People naturally want to make sure that their parents’ true wishes are...
