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Probate http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/p Source: Washington State Bar Association This web page has information about probate, which is a legal process for transferring property when an owner dies. Topics include Probate Proceedings; Probating an Estate; The Role of the Court; Time Required to Settle an Estate; Taxes, Fees and Costs; Making a Will; and Right of Survivorship. full description	Where can I find out about probate laws? Where can I find information about estate planning? How can I prepare a will? What is the right to survivorship?
Wills http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/w Source: Washington State Bar Association Information on planning and writing wills, including Planning a Will, Making a Valid Will, Dying Without a Will, Valid Will Requirements, Probate, Changing or Revoking a Will, Updating a Will, Longevity of a Will, Keeping a Will Safe, Costs and Fees, and Services of an Attorney. full description	How can I plan a will? What are the requirements for writing a valid will? What is probate? What does intestate mean? Where can I find information about changing a will? What are the costs and fees of a will? How long is a will valid?
Wills and Estate Planning http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/index.cfm/catID/FD17 Source: Nolo Contains information on wills and estate planning. Includes information on estate planning basics, wills, probate and executors, avoiding probate, living trusts, estate and gift taxes, life insurance, healthcare directives and powers of attorney, and funeral planning and organ donations. full description	Where can I find information on estate planning basics? Where can I find information on executors? How can I avoid probate? What are living trusts? Where can I find information on healthcare directives and powers of attorney? Where can I find information on funeral planning? Where can I find information on organ donation?
Revocable Living Trusts http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/r Source: Washington State Bar Association Defines revocable living trusts and explains how to establish this type of trust. Tips for selecting a trustee are given. Discusses how to avoid probate and the importance of guardianship and durable power of attorney. Briefly describes the fees and costs associated with revocable living trusts. Lists the advantages and disadvantages of having a revocable living trust. full description	What is a trust? What is a trustee? What is a trustor? How can I create or establish a trust? What are the different types of trusts available? What are the differences between revocable living trusts and irrevocable living trusts? What are the fees and costs associated with trusts? What are the advantages and disadvantages of revocable living trusts?