Washington — How to Request Reconsideration of Letters of Administration and Remove an Administrator
Can I get the court to reconsider letters of administration and remove the administrator so I, as the sole heir, can be appointed? Short answer: Yes — if you are the rightful heir and the court issued letters of administration to someone who was not entitled, or the current administrator has engaged in misconduct or […]
Read article →How to Challenge an Administrator Who Closed a Parent’s Bank Account in Washington
Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Deceased Parent’s Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs Quick answer: First confirm how the account was titled (joint tenancy with right of survivorship, payable-on-death, or estate account). Get the bank records and the administrator’s letters (letters testamentary or of administration). If the administrator closed the account without legal authority […]
Read article →Washington — Reviewing and Correcting Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in Your Father’s Estate
How to review and correct missing or incorrect probate filings in your father’s estate (Washington) Detailed Answer This answer explains, in plain language, how to find probate records for your father’s estate in Washington, how to spot missing or incorrect filings, and what steps you can take to ask the court to correct the record. […]
Read article →Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Washington — FAQ
Can I challenge my grandparent’s appointment as estate administrator? — Washington FAQ Short answer: Yes — in Washington you can challenge the appointment of a personal representative (often called an administrator or executor) if you have legal standing and timely raise valid grounds. Challenges typically proceed in the county Superior Court where the probate was […]
Read article →Correcting Probate Paperwork Errors in Washington
Overview Mistakes in probate paperwork — such as listing the wrong siblings — can affect who receives assets and can cause delays. Washington courts allow clerical corrections and, when necessary, formal amendments to the probate record. The process you follow depends on whether the error is a simple clerical mistake or a substantive error that […]
Read article →Probate Without Qualification and Real Property Transfers — Washington
How probate without qualification affects transferring real property under a will in Washington Quick disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For legal advice about a specific estate, contact a licensed Washington probate attorney. Detailed Answer In Washington, the phrase “probate without qualification” typically refers to attempting […]
Read article →Washington: Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property
Detailed Answer — How to challenge an administrator’s claim to property under Washington law Short answer: Yes — if an administrator (personal representative) claims ownership of real property that you believe you are entitled to inherit, you can challenge that claim in Washington. The courts control estate administration, and Washington’s probate rules and superior courts […]
Read article →Washington: Who Receives Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Without a Will and Siblings Are Involved
What happens to surplus foreclosure proceeds when a property owner dies without a will and siblings are involved? Short answer: In Washington, any surplus money remaining after a foreclosure sale becomes an asset of the decedent’s estate. That money is distributed according to Washington’s intestacy rules (if there is no will). If the decedent left […]
Read article →Washington — How to Recover Surplus Proceeds After a Foreclosure
Can I recover surplus proceeds after a foreclosure sale in Washington? If a foreclosure sale generated more money than necessary to pay the lender, costs, and higher‑priority liens, the remaining funds ("surplus" or "excess proceeds") may belong to the former owner or other lienholders. Washington law governs how those proceeds are distributed after a trustee […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate — Washington
How to Document a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Estate in Washington Short answer: Gather every document related to the vehicle and the repo, list the vehicle on the estate inventory, notify the lender and beneficiaries in writing, preserve evidence of the repossession (notices, police or repo company reports, payoff statements), and treat any lender […]
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