May 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
If your minor child is named or provided for in a relative’s will, you may wonder how your child will receive his or her gift. Who will look after the gift until your child reaches the age of eighteen? When the gift is distributed as part of a probate proceeding (court administration of a will), [...]
May 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
Washington law contains specific provisions governing partnership property upon the death of a partner. See RCW 11.64 et. seq. The personal representative (the person appointed by the court to administer the deceased person’s estate) of the deceased partner’s estate may request that the surviving partner furnish an inventory and list of liabilities of the partnership. [...]
May 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
Most people do not plan on filing for bankruptcy. The decision to seek bankruptcy protection is often the result of misfortune: a lost job, a serious illness, or an unexpected death. Although the Bankruptcy Code generally provides ample protection for individuals, certain provisions are specifically designed to protect creditors and prevent frustration of the bankruptcy [...]
May 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
Circumstances sometimes arise where a tenant needs to leave the rented premises during the lease term. When this happens, the landlord may want the tenant to remain liable for rent and other obligations under the lease. The tenant’s continuing obligations may differ depending on whether the tenant assigns or sublets to a third-party. A carefully [...]
If your minor child is named or provided for in a relative’s will, you may wonder how your child will receive his or her gift. Who will look after the gift until your child reaches the age of eighteen? When the gift is distributed as part of a probate proceeding (court administration of a will), [...]
