Author Archives: Jay Butchko

What Are the Rights of a Committed Intimate Partner in a Washington Probate Estate?

By Moulton Law Offices, P.S. | Posted on October 3, 2023

Many Spokane Valley residents are in loving, committed, and long-term relationships yet never marry or register with the state as domestic partners. So, what does this mean when one partner dies? Does the survivor have any inheritance rights under Washington law? The answer to this question is, “Maybe.” While Washington does not have “common… Read More »