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If someone has wronged you, injured you, or owes you money, you can take legal action against them. This is a simple and well-documented process,

Inheritance of an estate is distributed during what is called the “estate planning process.” All assets distributed to the descendants of a deceased person—the decedent—are

Washington State law does not require wills to go through probate—however, the state does require any will to be filed through the presiding court within

The passing of a loved one can be a painful time for friends and family. Handling the after-death estates and inheritance can be very upsetting

Not all assets have to go through probate in the State of Washington, and many assets can avoid probate with good estate planning. However, it

Are you planning for your first meeting with a probate lawyer? Apart from briefing the attorney about your case, you need to carry a list

No, they can’t. A will’s executor cannot take everything in a settlement unless they are the sole beneficiary of that will. An executor is a

It is often a good idea to hire one if you have real property, creditors, or multiple heirs to deal with. Image by LEANDRO AGUILAR

Losing a loved one is hard, and it gets more complicated when settling their affairs. Whether they had a will or not, a probate attorney

You probably don’t have an attorney to probate your will. While it’s possible without one, the process is difficult. Administering a decedent’s estate, otherwise known