Jennifer Schreiber

What Is Probate And What Does It Involve?

Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s debts are paid and their assets are distributed. In Washington state, the probate process is governed by Revised Code of Washington, Title 11. Here are some things to know about probate in Washington: Small estates may not need to go through probate. If the total [...]

By Jennifer Schreiber|2023-04-04T10:23:28-07:00March 16th, 2023|Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Jennifer Schreiber, Probate & Trust Administration|Comments Off

How Do Creditors Get Paid After Someone Dies?

How do creditors get paid after someone dies? There are three options in Washington state, two of which I will discuss here: 1) Wait and See; or 2) Publication of a Notice to Creditors. I very strongly recommend option 2. In Washington and depending upon which of the above options you select, creditors will have [...]

By Jennifer Schreiber|2022-10-04T11:02:04-07:00October 4th, 2022|Asset Protection, Jennifer Schreiber, Probate & Trust Administration|Comments Off