Living Trusts – Beware of these 4 Myths
A living trust is one of the most frequently used types of trust. A trust is essentially a contract between the trustee, managing and distributing the assets outlined in the...
Baby Boomers are Making These 5 Common Estate Planning Mistakes
The baby boomer generation reaches from the early 1950s to mid-1964 and is sometimes known as the “greatest generation.” Approximately 76 million people born during this period are referred to...
Beware of These 6 Risks with DIY Probate
First off, what is the definition of probate? Dealing with a deceased person’s estate (property, money, and personal effects) is known as probate. Many individuals believe that DIY probate, or...
Electronic Wills in Washington Legal Since January 1st, 2022
Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5132 in 2021, which adopts the Uniform Electronic Wills Act (the “Act”). This means that electronic will become legal in Washington beginning on January 1st,...
Benefits of Attending an Estate Planning Seminar
You may have heard friends talking about the estate planning seminar they went to or seen a flyer in the mail or newspaper and thought to yourself: “That sounds like...
Coeur D’ Alene Estate Planning Seminar
By attending our Coeur d’Alene estate planning seminar, you’ll learn how to make the estate planning process as quick and painless as humanly possible. At Moulton Law, our Coeur d’Alene...
5 Important Questions About Guardianship & Conservatorship
What is a Guardianship and a Conservatorship? A guardian and a conservator advocate for the person’s rights and help maximize that person’s capabilities as little constraints as feasible. A guardian...
Trust Planning for Minors – 4 Mistakes to Avoid
Trusts are complicated legal instruments that require an attorney with a keen eye and foresight. If an estate planner fails to make specific considerations, they may endanger their reputation and...
Who Can Contest a Will?
During the probate process you could encounter a family member trying to contest a will, but luckily not everyone can do so. For example, you can’t challenge your cousin’s will...
Attorney-in-Fact
An attorney-in-fact (AIF) is someone empowered to act on behalf of the principal under a legal document known as a power of attorney. Under each power of attorney a principal...