Managing the estate of someone who has just passed away is an honor, but also a weighty responsibility. Personal representatives (executors) are responsible for settling or administering the decedent's estate correctly and fairly. While essential, this process can be...
A personal representative administers the estate during the probate process. This is the period between the death of the testator and the heirs taking over ownership of their inheritance (closing the estate) as laid out in the will. While it is a court-controlled...
Having an interest in a person's estate is a great honor, and one that you no doubt feel humbled by. Some might say that no matter what that interest may be, you should accept it (or the interest allotted to others) without question. Yet what if the terms of your...
As your parent ages, you may have concerns about whether he or she can continue to live independently. This is especially true if you notice signs of forgetfulness, memory loss and confusion. Understand the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of...
Having the insurance company deny treatment, medication or another order from your Washington doctor is very frustrating. After all, if your doctor says you need a specific test, treatment or medication, then you would trust that he or she knows what is best over some...
