Memorandum of Trust Definition
One of the primary benefits of having a Revocable Living Trust is the privacy offered by this estate planning method. Unlike a Will, which becomes a matter of public record...
What is a Family Pot Trust?
When deciding how to leave inheritances to your minor children, you have a number of options. For parents of two or more young children, one appealing choice is the Family...
What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do?
Elder law lawyers can be thought of as proponents for seniors and their family members. Many elder law attorneys choose to handle a wide variety of legal areas of practice...
Don’t Worry, Estate Planning Isn’t as Bad as You Think!
For the vast majority of folks, proper estate planning is not a task that you should be doing for yourself, in the same way that you probably should not attempt...
Pull Your Heads Out of the Dirt America!
When Rocket Lawyer recently surveyed why so many folks have procrastinated on creating their wills, here is what they reported: 57% said they “just haven’t gotten around to making one”...
Think About Your Children & Create a Guardianship Plan
It may surprise you to learn that more than 50% of ALL American adults do not have a Guardianship Plan, which can lead to all kind of different issues when...
Which Types of Trusts are Available in Washington State?
Many Washington residents are (for the most part) aware that trusts are available. People often recognize the term from depictions of wealth on television, or have heard the term “trust...
Do I Need a Lawyer to Plan an Estate?
So, do you need a lawyer to plan YOUR estate? If you’re thinking about saving a few bucks by creating your own Will & Estate Plan, you might want to...