Seattle, WA asked in Estate Planning for Washington

Q: My husband and I went through a law firm to draw up our wills and three other documents in 2002.

We would like to update these documents but found out this law firm is no longer around. What would be our next step just for some simple name changes and one property removal? Where are these legal documents kept? We only have copies at home.

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William K. Hayes
William K. Hayes
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  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • South Pasadena, CA

A: You can inquire with the state bar association as to the whereabouts of the attorney and if the attorney can't be located, you should just go to another attorney who works in the field of probate.

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