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Probate

1 December

Reminder: You are not the Executor until the Court appoints you.

Probate, December 1, 2020

I get a lot of calls from people looking for help from a probate attorney who tell me something like this: “My (insert loved one’s relationship) died a couple of.

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28 October

Does a will Automatically Make you Executor of an estate?

Probate, October 28, 2020

Many people believe a will automatically makes you the Executor of an estate. Unfortunately that is not the case. In order to officially be named the executor of the estate.

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27 October

“Probate estate” and small estate affidavit.

Definitions, Probate, October 27, 2020

We often get calls for a probate attorney for people that are not sure if they even need a probate. Often they don’t because the “probate estate” is small enough.

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26 October

Probate: Do I Owe Inheritance Tax?

Probate, October 26, 2020

A common probate question or concern is inheritance tax. Today I’m going to alleviate those concerns. To begin, in Washington State, there is no inheritance tax, either state or federal..

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20 October

Spouse or Boyfriend/Girlfriend Dies – Do you Need a Probate?

Probate, October 20, 2020

We often get probate attorney calls for people wondering if they need to open a probate after their spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend dies. Today I thought I’d let you know where.

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19 October

Probate Question: Do I Have to Follow the Will?

Probate, October 19, 2020

“Do I have to follow the will?” is a common probate attorney question, so I thought now would be a good time to address it. Before you think to yourself.

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6 October

How Does Trust Administration Work?

Probate, October 6, 2020

People often think Trust Administration is a lot more difficult than going through a probate. But the truth is, Trust Administration is often much EASIER than probate administration for one.

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29 September

In probate, What happens if there is no will?

Probate, September 29, 2020

As a probate attorney, we often get calls from people that died with no will. When that happens, people generally want to know what the process is like. This article.

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22 September

In Probate, What are “Letters”?

Probate, September 22, 2020

In probate, what are “letters”? Cheers, Christopher Small Estate Planning Attorney PS – Click here to schedule a FREE strategy session with an estate planning attorney.

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15 March

What is Probate and Why Do People Want to Avoid It?

Definitions, Estate Planning, Probate, March 15, 2020

People call us to talk about Probate all the time. We are, after all estate planning and probate lawyers. Some people call hoping to avoid probate via estate planning. Some.

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