[WSBAPT] Guardian / Trustee

[Dalynne Singleton]

All:

Recently, I was appointed by the court to be PR of an estate in King County when the former PR sister resigned when the brother living in the Estate home was not cooperative.  Her attorney at the time asked me to serve as PR and the court agreed.  Part of the court order indicates I am to gather information on the estate and the trust and funds from either or both can be used to pay fees/costs of administration.

There is a Will and a Trust in place.  I need to have a Guardian appointed for one of the adult children and it is complicated because he is also the Trustee of the Trust.  I plan to note for hearing a Petition for Guardian (unsure if GAL is the first step).  I need to find someone who would be willing to serve as Guardian in this case and if it is appropriate, to serve as Trustee as well.

If I don't name someone, will the Court appoint someone to serve in this dual capacity?  Or does it require 2 people?

There is a home and property valued at more than a $1 million with little to no debt and some bank accounts.  There are 3 heirs to the estate who are also the 3 trust beneficiaries.  A sister living in Washington, a brother in Oregon and the brother living in the home who needs a Guardian and should not continue as Trustee.  He is spending trust monies for his own personal benefit and needs assistance with getting benefits, disability, Medicare, etc.

Dalynne Singleton

Gourley Law Group
Snohomish Escrow
The Exchange Connection
1002 10th Street Box 13
PO Box 1091
Snohomish, WA 98291

360.568.5065
360.329.4079
360.568.8092  fax
dalynne at glgmail.com<mailto:dalynne at glgmail.com>

Probate Paralegal:  theresa at glgmail.com<mailto:theresa at glgmail.com>
Arbitration/Personal Injury Paralegal:  dara at glgmail.com<mailto:dara at glgmail.com>
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