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 [...]
One thing we've found when it comes to the probate process in Washington State is that there are quite a few people who either don't understand it or simply don't know specifics about how it works. We put a great deal of emphasis on client education because we believe a better informed client is one [...]
