Probate Guide for Washington: A Step-By-Step Guide to Probating an Estate (Self-Counsel Legal Series)

by Phillip L. Thom

This guide explains, in simple, nontechnical language, how to apply for and obtain letters of probate or administration and how to transfer the assets of the estate to the rightful beneficiaries. It describes the powers and duties of executors and administrators and gives a step-by-step guide to the mechanics of probate procedure.Even if you are not planning to probate an estate on your own, this publication will serve as an excellent, useful guide to follow as your attorney goes through the various steps of probate. Includes: -- Property transfers for settling the estate-- Fees and forms required for going to court-- Settling an estate through adjudication-- Duties and powers of the personal representative-- Settling an estate with full probate, with or without a will-- Assessment of taxes: federal and Washington-- Family maintenance during probate-- Closing the estate

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0889087415
• ISBN13: 9780889087415
• Release Date: March 1991
• Publisher: Self-Counsel Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 10.9"