When someone names you the executor over his or her Washington estate, you owe that individual and his or her beneficiaries and creditors a particular duty of care. There are many steps involved in serving as someone's executor, and if you fail to take some of them or...
Not only are you forced to deal with the emotions of losing a loved one, but you may have to help finalize the estate. Washington and many other states in the nation require probate before the courts are able to disperse assets and property left in the last will and...
If you are preparing for the probate process as the executor of your loved one's estate, there are different issues you need to consider, from notifying creditors to distributing assets. However, you could have to deal with estate taxes, depending on the value of your...
From creating an estate plan to managing a loved one’s estate after they pass away, the estate planning process can be complex and emotional from start to finish. Unfortunately, disagreements can arise at various points, and they are especially likely to surface...
