"Home Sweet Home" is the well-known phrase to describe a place of residence in America, but not when neighbors surrounding that residence make a home unbearable. Loud neighbors in Seattle not only disrupt daily life, but can also negatively impact one's emotional and...
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Month: August 2017
Whose land is it anyway?
Nothing ruins a potentially friendly relationship between new or old Washington neighbors than a possible issue about adverse possession of someone’s land.Bad feelings and legal actions arise from the old common law of adverse possession even among well intended...
4 ways to avoid an inheritance dispute
Two of the main reasons behind inheritance disputes are questions about mental capacity and/or undue influence. Essentially, it's being suggested that what the will says is not actually what the person wanted.What can be done to stop these disputes before they start?...
About probate in Washington
In previous blog posts, we have covered what happens when a loved one wants to challenge an estate, and some of the reasons that they may have for contesting a will or trust. In this post, we want to provide you with an overview of the probate process, so that you...
Property disputes: where to draw the line
Buying or renting a home in Seattle can come with countless advantages: fresh Pacific Northwest air, lively city life and the excitement of settling into a new pad. Unfortunately, it can also come with difficult neighbors. One topic that causes dispute is...
Avoid family disputes with estate planning
When a family member dies, dealing with the pain of their loss can be overwhelming. Adding all of the tasks associated with tying up all of the loose ends and administering an estate can be a real burden. Having a plan in place is essential to help prevent family...
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