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Karim A. Hamir
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The Cowlitz Law Group
111 W Columbia Way Suite 246 Vancouver, WA 98660» view map
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  Attorney at Law - WA, 2003
  Western Michigan University J.D.
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Andra R Blondin

Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Trusts, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 26 Years

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1315 14Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Brian Brault

Tax, Wills & Probate, Corporate, Business, Estate

Status: In Good Standing

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1700 Hudson St, Longview, WA 98632

Lindsey D Cotterell

Accident & Injury, Estate, Wills & Probate, Car Accident, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 49 Years

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871 11th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Matthew J Andersen

Real Estate, Lawsuit & Dispute, Wills & Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 25 Years

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1700 Hudson St, Longview, WA 98632

Michael William Frey

Other, Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Wills & Probate

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 28 Years

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1146 14th Avenue, Longview, WA 98632

P. Michael Long

Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Contract, Business

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 45 Years

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1555 3Rd Ave, Longview, WA 98632

R. Graham Cross

Corporate, Estate Planning, Estate, Wills

Status: Deceased Licensed: 59 Years

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871 11Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Richard Warren Johns

Wills, Trusts

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 42 Years

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1327 Kalama River Rd, Kalama, WA 98625

Saura Julae Bagheri

Litigation, Immigration, Wills, Family Law

Status: In Good Standing

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1055 9Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Saura Julae Bagheri

Litigation, Immigration, Wills, Commercial Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing

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1055 9Th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

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LEGAL TERMS

ABATEMENT

A reduction. After a death, abatement occurs if the deceased person didn't leave enough property to fulfill all the bequests made in the will and meet other exp... (more...)

A reduction. After a death, abatement occurs if the deceased person didn't leave enough property to fulfill all the bequests made in the will and meet other expenses. Gifts left in the will are cut back in order to pay taxes, satisfy debts or take care of other gifts that are given priority under law or by the will itself.

SECONDARY MEANING

In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use ... (more...)

In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use and exposure in the marketplace. For example, though first names are not generally considered inherently distinctive, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has become so well known that it is now entitled to maximum trademark protection.

BANKRUPTCY ESTATE

All of the property you own when you file for bankruptcy, except for most pensions and educational trusts. The trustee technically takes control of your bankrup... (more...)

All of the property you own when you file for bankruptcy, except for most pensions and educational trusts. The trustee technically takes control of your bankruptcy estate for the duration of your case.

ESTATE TAXES

Taxes imposed by the state or federal government on property as it passes from the dead to the living. All property you own, whatever the form of ownership, and... (more...)

Taxes imposed by the state or federal government on property as it passes from the dead to the living. All property you own, whatever the form of ownership, and whether or not it goes through probate after your death, is subject to federal estate tax. Currently, however, federal estate tax is due only if your property is worth at least $2 million when you die. The estate tax is scheduled to be repealed for one year, in 2010, but Congress will probably make the repeal (or a very high exempt amount) permanent. Any property left to a surviving spouse (if he or she is a U.S. citizen) or a tax-exempt charity is exempt from federal estate taxes. Many states now also impose their own estate taxes or inheritance taxes.

NONPROBATE

The distribution of a deceased person's property by any means other than probate. Many types of property pass free of probate, including property left to a surv... (more...)

The distribution of a deceased person's property by any means other than probate. Many types of property pass free of probate, including property left to a surviving spouse and property left outside of a will through probate-avoidance methods such as pay-on-death designations, joint tenancy ownership, living trusts and life insurance. Property that avoids probate is sometimes described as the 'nonprobate estate.' Nonprobate distribution may also occur if the deceased person leaves an invalid will. In that case, property will pass according to the particular state's laws of intestate succession.

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

The document given to an executor by the probate court, authorizing the executor to settle the estate according to either a will or the state's intestate succes... (more...)

The document given to an executor by the probate court, authorizing the executor to settle the estate according to either a will or the state's intestate succession laws.

AUGMENTED ESTATE

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used on... (more...)

In general terms, an augmented estate consists of property owned by both a deceased person and his or her spouse. The concept of the augmented estate is used only in some states. Its value is calculated only if a surviving spouse declines whatever he or she was left by will and instead claims a share of the deceased spouse's estate. (This is called taking against the will.) The amount of this 'statutory share' or 'elective share' depends on state law.

TRUST CORPUS

Latin for 'the body' of the trust. This term refers to all the property transferred to a trust. For example, if a trust is established (funded) with $250,000, t... (more...)

Latin for 'the body' of the trust. This term refers to all the property transferred to a trust. For example, if a trust is established (funded) with $250,000, that money is the corpus. Sometimes the trust corpus is known as the 'res,' a Latin word meaning 'thing.'

TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property.... (more...)

A procedure under state law that gives a surviving spouse the right to demand a certain share (usually one-third to one-half) of the deceased spouse's property. The surviving spouse can take that share instead of accepting whatever he or she inherited through the deceased spouse's will. If the surviving spouse decides to take the statutory share, it's called 'taking against the will.' Dower and curtesy is another name for the same legal process.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Stansfield

... 4 According to Stansfield, he was retained solely to probate the estate to facilitate collection of the Farmers insurance money. ... It is uncontested that Stansfield promptly filed the probate in Grant County Superior Court and Urquilla was appointed personal representative. ...

Perrin v. Stensland

... 7 On August 15, 2006, the Van Weerdhuizens' son, Dale, was appointed personal representative of Gordon's estate in a probate opened in Whatcom County. The probate file included Gordon's will, in which Hattie was the first nominee for personal representative. ...

IN RE ESTATE OF PALMER

... [7]. Â¶ 13 Under RCW 11.24.010, an interested party must contest a will within four months following probate. The trial court admitted the Palmers' wills to probate on June 22, 2004. ... If no person shall appear within the time under this section, the probate ... ...

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LEGAL TERMS

ABATEMENT

SECONDARY MEANING

BANKRUPTCY ESTATE

ESTATE TAXES

NONPROBATE

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

AUGMENTED ESTATE

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TAKING AGAINST THE WILL

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Perrin v. Stensland

IN RE ESTATE OF PALMER

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