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Navigating Probate Real Estate: Essential Insights for Washington State and Arizona

Dealing with probate real estate can be a challenging process, especially during an already emotional time. Whether you’re managing a loved one’s estate or looking to sell or transfer property tied to probate, it’s essential to understand the legal landscape. At the Law Office of Theresa Nguyen, PLLC, we specialize in providing efficient, effective, and compassionate legal services for clients in Renton, WA, Phoenix, AZ, and throughout Washington State and Arizona.

This blog will help you navigate the complexities of probate real estate, explain how we can simplify the process for you, and invite you to schedule a consultation to get personalized advice tailored to your needs.

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What Does It Mean When a House Is in Probate?

If you’ve come across the term “house in probate”, you may wonder what it entails and how it impacts the sale or inheritance of the property. Whether you’re dealing with a loved one’s estate or considering purchasing a probate property, it’s crucial to understand the process.

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Welcome to the Team, Cynthia Davis!

Cynthia Davis - Attorney at Law - Law Office of Theresa Nguyen, PLLC


We are proud to welcome Cynthia Davis to our legal team as she shares the same joy making a difference in the lives of fellow community members.  Cynthia left a comfortable career in the entertainment industry with the City of Tacoma with the desire to make more of a positive impact and contribution to others.  She found being an immigration, tax and probate attorney to being her means of doing so.

We're very happy to have her join us and we look forward to the future working alongside her.

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5-Star Review on AVVO by Lenore

5-Star Law Firm Review - Renton, WA - AVVO Lenore
I sure wished I would have met Theresa before I hired the lawyers I had. This was a long drawn out case. My previous attorney withdrew from my case two months before the trial. My lawyer advised me to find a contingent lawyer, nobody wanted anything to do with a long complicated case, until I met Theresa. She is not a contingent lawyer but I was very pleased with her help. I had nobody to go to and I was broken. I got down and personal with her, she new in her heart what I was going through and she took me on as a client even though she was busy with all of her clients, she made time for me. I couldn't have done it without her. Theresa is a kind, sweet, down to earth kind of person. I will never forget her and I will always refer her to all my friends
- Lenore (AVVO)
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Helping an Heir Gain Legal Ownership After Her Mother’s Disappearance - Probate Solution Brings Closure After 15 Years of Uncertainty

When Cathy was just 10 years old, her mother, Debra, vanished under suspicious circumstances. Despite multiple investigations, Debra was never found, and no official declaration of death was ever made. For over 15 years, Cathy and her grandmother continued living in Debra’s home, making mortgage payments and maintaining the property—but without legal ownership, their hands were tied.

Now an adult with a husband and newborn child, Cathy was ready to move on and sell the home that had become both a haven and a painful reminder of the past. However, a critical legal issue stood in her way: the title to the home was still in Debra’s name, and Debra was still legally presumed alive.

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Personal Representative Needed a Probate Attorney to Administer a Friend's Estate

Maria and Barbara were Don's neighbors for over a decade and his closest friends. In fact, when Don's wife passed away several years ago, they became the closest to relatives he had, aside from his two dogs.

Maria treated Don as a daughter did a father. It was no surprise that in his will, he assigned her as his estate's personal representative.

The will also stated that Barbara would inherit $100,000 and custody of his two dogs. Maria would get the rest of his estate and remaining assets valued at $500,000.
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5-Star Review on Google My Business by Kim Tien

5-Star Law Firm Review - Renton, WA - Google My Business Kim Tien
Even though Theresa specializes in Business and Taxation laws, she even great with Probates! The reason why I didn't choose a Attorney who specialized in probate but her instead is trust. I fully trust in her to represent me in my best interest. She communicates regularly with updates and is easy to get in touch with when needed. My probate wrapped up very quickly than expected! She definately will be my laywer for all law related questions. I highly recommend her!
- Kim Tien (Google My Business)
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