No Last Will and Testament – Avoid Family Arguments (Pt 2)
Avoid Family Arguments! Don’t Pass Away w/ No Last Will and Testament! This post is a continuation of a series on ways to avoid family infighting through sound estate planning...
What are Special Needs Trusts?
You can consider a trust as “formed” whenever a piece of property (finances, real estate, or other tangible items) becomes managed by another person for someone else’s benefit. An individual...
Avoid Family Arguments w/ Power of Attorney & Healthcare Directives
Most folks probably think that family feuds only transpire when we’re in our youth, and for most people this is probably true, but for some siblings this kind of rivalry...
What Exactly Is a “Self-Proving Will”?
A self-proving will is one that, in addition to being properly signed by you and properly witnessed, also includes what’s called a “self-proving affidavit”. This is a statement that’s attached...
Understanding Irrevocable Trusts in Washington State
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts There are many different types of living trusts, but they all fall into two main categories: revocable and irrevocable. Here’s the difference: The terms of a...
Making Changes to Your Will
Periodically, it’s important to review your estate plan, and make the necessary adjustments to ensure that your plan keeps pace with developments in your life and with legal developments. So,...
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?
Estate planning attorneys 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...
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...