In a blended family situation in Washington state, if someone dies without a will (intestate), their assets will be distributed according to the state's intestate probate laws. These laws provide a specific order of priority for who inherits the assets, starting with the surviving spouse and then moving on to the deceased's children and other [...]
Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's assets are distributed to their heirs and beneficiaries. In Washington state, the probate process can be relatively straightforward, but it's important to understand the steps involved and the laws that govern the process. The first step in the probate process is to file a petition [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
