Making Changes to Your Will
Occasionally, it’s a good idea to take time to assess your current estate plan, so that you can make necessary modifications which will help guarantee that your strategy is kept...
Navigating the Costs of Long-Term Care / Elder Law
There are a few things you probably wouldn’t want to haggle with someone about but, contrary to what you might guess, it appears that long term care is not one...
Avoid Family Arguments (Pt 3) – Lack of Communication / Wrong Executor
Lack of Communication In some cases, even possessing your Last Will and Testament won’t be enough to prevent sibling fights from taking place. For example, a parent might determine to...
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 (Pt 1) 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...
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...