Washington law: Does not require probate, but Does require any Will to be filed with the Court within at most 40 days of death. Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies. It can occur whether there is a Will (testate) or if there is no Will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
