Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington

Re: washington state probate

In a nutshell, no. There are several alternatives, depending on the facts of the estate. Community Property Agreements, assets with beneficiary designations, trust, etc., can avoid probate. It just depends on the facts of the case.

Remember, I'm an attorney but I'm not YOUR attorney. Only a thorough review of your situation by a competent attorney after an attorney-client relationship has been established will result in an informed legal opinion.