
How to Fight Civil Asset Forfeiture in Washington State
Washington’s innocent owner defense can protect your property in civil asset forfeiture cases. Learn what it requires, what evidence supports it, and how HB 1440 shifted the burden.

Washington’s innocent owner defense can protect your property in civil asset forfeiture cases. Learn what it requires, what evidence supports it, and how HB 1440 shifted the burden.

Washington police can seize property without charging you with a crime. Learn how the civil forfeiture process works, what the data shows, and what owners must do.

Washington’s HB 1440 changed civil forfeiture laws effective January 1, 2026. Learn about the higher burden of proof, extended deadlines, and new owner protections.

If you’re named in someone’s will or are set to inherit through an estate, you may have seen advertisements from companies offering to pay you