[WSBAPT] creditor claim

[Mike Winslow]

Suggest looking at the spousal award in lieu of homestead rules to protect assets from creditors. Richard Wills’ site, WAProbate.com has the pleadings. Probate desk book has good discussion.
 
Michael A. Winslow
1204 Cleveland Ave.
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Ph. 360-336-3321
Em. Mike at winslegal.com
 
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Krista MacLaren
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 10:13 PM
To: wsba probate & trust
Subject: [WSBAPT] creditor claim
 
Hi Mates,
 
I have a client for whom I have done (first time ever) a NonProbate Notice to Creditors.  Her husband died with a fair bit of debt.  They did not own a home.  All of their property was separate via separate property agreement, but he gave her “everything" via his will.  Some of the major creditors have filed claims.  I am thinking I need to tell my client she has to pay the debt from the small pot of money available from a brokerage account he had.  She may wind up with nothing.  Am I missing anything?
 
Thank you!
 
Krista MacLaren
Attorney at Law
Northgate Executive Center II
9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 600
Seattle WA 98115
(206) 523-6116
 
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