LexisNexis Practice Guide: Washington Probate and Estate Administration is a practice-oriented resource designed to assist attorneys in guiding their clients through the probate and estate administration process. The author is a leading estates attorney in the state of Washington who has provided a wide variety of practice tips, examples and forms crucial to effective probate and estate administration in Washington. This practice guide includes in-depth analysis of topics such as: determining whether probate is necessary, identifying heirs and beneficiaries, creditors' claims, and family protection.