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When parents pass, the children are sometimes left with considerable assets to divide among themselves. The emotions of the adult children can cause strife among them as they attempt to honor their parents’ wishes. TEDRA actions are brought when things go wrong in the probate action. Sometimes, one person has been designated as the power …
LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE DIVISION OF ASSETS With the exception of child custody, property division is probably the most common area of contention between divorcing spouses. Washington is a community property state, which means that everything you and your spouse obtained while you were married is considered both yours and your spouse’s. The same is true for any …
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One of the great mysteries in estate planning is probate. Many people believe that if you are married a probate is unnecessary. Others believe that probate can be avoided by having a Will. Although probate can be avoided, being married or having a Will isn’t enough when there is title to an asset or the …
The stress of losing a loved one can be overwhelming enough, without also having to deal with complex legal issues. At Smythe & Jones we will help you navigate the sometimes-rocky waters of probate. Probate is a court proceeding during which a will is confirmed as valid, debts are paid, and the assets of an …
Estate Planning and Divorce– Important Considerations Filing for divorce does not change any existing estate documents, nor does it end a spouse’s rights to the deceased spouse’s assets if the will leaves anything to the surviving spouse. If a spouse dies during a divorce process without having revised their estate planning, it is as if …
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A prenuptial and post-nuptial agreement is a contract entered into by two people before, or in the latter case, after their marriage. The agreement decides how property and debts will be divided upon divorce, legal separation, or when one spouse dies. A prenuptial agreement can only affect legal rights of the married couple, not the …
How Do I Get a Parenting Plan Modification in Washington State? Obtaining a parenting plan modification in Washington State is required if a parent wants to change the current parenting plan order. There are two types of modifications that can be sought, a minor or major modification. Which one to seek depends on the legal reasons for seeking a …
Filing a Child Support Modification enables a parent to adjust the terms of a currently existing court order. A court may allow a modification of child support if a parent can provide evidence that their circumstances have significantly changed in such a way that it now makes sense for them to see their child more …
Going through the divorce process does not always mean you have to end up in court. The court system can be agonizingly slow, overwhelmingly expensive, and frequently leaves everyone disappointed with the result. Mediation can be used as an alternative method for resolving a family’s legal disputes and is often an effective tool for doing …
Legal separation is an alternative to divorce. This is an option for couples who are considering reconciliation in the future. With divorce the marriage is terminated, whereas with Legal Separation, you have the ability to resume your marriage with a formal request to the Court to terminate the Legal Separation. What are the benefits to …