Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Executor of Parents' Estate
My sister was diagnosed this summer with a stage 4, inoperable brain tumor that has impaired her visual, motor and reasoning capacity, especially after a recent round of treatment. She is named executor of our parents' estate (they are very elderly but still living independently). I am named second ''alternate'' in their power of attorneys, wills and living wills. She seems reluctant to hand over executor to me although it is apparent that she will not be able to fulfill her responsiblities. My concern is the length of time it would take to have her declared incompetent should something drastic happen to my elderly parents and a decision be made immediately. What is the process and approximately how long does it take to go through this process?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Executor of Parents' Estate
The simplest process is for your parents to change their wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney to reflect the current situation. That can be done in a few days, and may cost nothing or perhaps a few hundred dollars, if the lawyer who prepared the documents is still around and they were done on wordprocessor.
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