Probate and Estates

The closing was supposed to be routine. An elderly woman and her grandson arrived at the title office to sign the sale documents for her home. The house had been listed, an offer accepted, and everything seemed to be moving forward normally. Until the title officer noticed something was wrong. “Just Sign the Documents, Grandma” […]

Quick answer: A transfer on death deed, often called a deed on death, lets you name who gets your home when you die, without probate. In Washington it must be signed, notarized and recorded with the county before your death, and you can change or cancel it any time while you are alive. It’s not […]