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Scott John Terry

Scott John Terry

Our Family Taking Care of Your Family
  • Insurance Claims, Personal Injury, Estate Planning ...
  • Washington
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Practice Areas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration
Elder Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Languages
  • Italian: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Terry Law Firm, P.S.
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Partner
Law Offices of Mackey and Terry
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Associate
Law Office of John Mackey
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Associate
Law Office of Ronald Heslop
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Education
Seattle University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Brigham Young University
B.S. | Business Finance
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Awards
Pro Bono Publico
Washington State Bar Association
Pro Bono Publico
Washington State Bar Association
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Washington State Bar Association
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Washington State Bar Association
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Washington State Bar Association
Professional Associations
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
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Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
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American Association of Estate Planning Attorneys
Member
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Washington State Trial Lawyers
Member
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Member
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Washington State Bar  # 19087
Member
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. Does my dad's wife have the right to his house
A: You are correct, in that the provisions of a Will do not establish legal rights before the testator (your father) has passed away. Not until the Testator passes, and after the will is admitted into probate does the will have any legal or binding effect regarding the administration of the Testator's property. The Will can funcion as an advisory prior to death, but again, prior to death and probate, it is not a legally enforceable document.
Q. My dad was executor and refused the role so I was forced to handle everything.
A: Depending on the size of your grandmother's estate, you need to start a probate proceeding and have yourself appointed as the executor of your grandmother's estate. If her estate is smaller than $100k, then you can avoid probate and handle it via a small estate affidavit. An attorney experienced in probate and estate matters can help you through the process.
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Contact & Map
Sumner Office
15306 Main Street East
Suite B
Sumner, WA 98390
Telephone: (253) 299-6800
Fax: (253) 987-7008
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed