Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Tennessee

Re: Wills and Probate laws in Washington

I concur with the previous two posts. I would also add that it would be prudent for you to submit a Special Notice of Probate Proceedings to the Washington court that is dealing with the estate administration as well as the Personal Representative/Executor who is handling the affairs of the estate. This document simply requests copies of all documents filed during the probate process. A review of all the documents may shed more light on what has been and hasn't been done properly with respect to your potential interest in the estate.

Re: Wills and Probate laws in Washington

If your father did not mention you in his will, he may have intended for you to receive nothing. A parent can "disinherit" an adult child. However, if he simply forgot about you, you could inherit if you can prove this.

What do you mean by his being your "legal father"? Is his name on your birth certificate? Was he married to your mother when you were born? Were you adopted? If your parents were not married at your birth, it is possible (but difficult) to prove paternity and be established as an heir.

Re: Wills and Probate laws in Washington

There are various ways of proving that

you are the natural born child of your

deceased father. This can usually be done

through methods as wide ranging as your birth

certificate, child support payments, affidavits

and open court room testimony by you and others

testifying on your behalf.