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A probate action is the process in which a deceased person's estate is legally closed with court involvement. Although a couple who has a community property agreement usually avoids this process with the surviving spouse, depending on circumstances and if the person who died was either a widow or single, they will need to go through this process. Fortunately in Washington this is one of the simplist and fastest probate processes in the country. We are here to help you.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What makes Washington one of the simplist and fastest probate processess in the country is the Personal Representative or Administrator of the estate is given non-interventional powers. Simply put, the the courts do not need to get involved for every action that is needed. With that being said, the person appointed for the estate will be doing all the "leg" work. All estates are different where some are more complicated than others to complete it. There are a few reasons why this is the case. Regardless on how easy or difficult the estate is, our Federal Way attorney of the Law Offices of Gaylen B. Payne is happy to assist you.
  • Will - Did the decedent have a will and if so, do you have the original? You can probate an estate if the original will isn't found but a copy has been obtained. However, it does take a little more effort to start a probate based on a copy.
  • No Will - If the decedent either didn't have a will or a copy could not be found, it does take a little more effor to initiate a probate process. A bond for the court appointed administrator may need a bond.
  • Heirs - If the family of the decedent get along with one another, the probate process runs smoothly. However, if there is even one family member or heir of the estate is difficult to work with, that adds extra time and complication to the probate process.
  • Trust - Depending on the wishes of the decendant, an heirs inheritance may need to be placed in trust. Depending on the age of the heir, the probate action may need to remain open for some time untill the heir either becomes of age or however the trust is set up.
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