During the estate planning process, you may wonder whether your survivors will have to endure probate after you are gone. At Riach Gese Jacobs, we understand your concern about a lengthy legal proceeding that may prevent your heirs from receiving their...
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Month: May 2019
Bellevue cat subject of disputes, lawsuit
For many residents in Washington State, having a cat or a dog is a normal and joyous part of life. The companionship that a pet can bring to an individual or a family has been proven to be positive by many researchers and other experts. However, not everyone likes...
Is your neighbor creating a nuisance that requires legal action?
There's a popular saying that you can't pick your family, but you can pick your neighbors. Unfortunately, that isn't always true. Many times, you will have little control over who lives in the homes closest to your own. The local real estate market is notoriously...
Who is responsible for sidewalks?
Sidewalks are often a part of your real estate that you do not give much thought to until something goes wrong with them. At that point, you may wonder who is responsible for them? This really depends on the rules and regulations that the city of Seattle has put into...
Why do inheritance disputes happen?
Are you a Seattle resident who is either acting as the executor of a will, or are the beneficiary of one? If so, you have certain responsibilities and rights. However, inheritance disputes can threaten the ease of the probate process. [nap_names...
Identifying the key responsibilities of an estate executor
When someone passes away, friends and family members of the deceased often experience heavy emotions. On top of the loss, there are a number of important matters that must be handled. The estate executor, sometimes referred to as the estate administrator, is...
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