Online tools and books offer estate planning resources to create a will, powers of attorney, executor and more without the help of a lawyer. But, this “one size fits all” marketing approach doesn’t compare to the professional advice that an attorney can individually...
Year: 2020
What you need to know about the power of attorney
Power of attorney is a misunderstood aspect of the law, as most people do not understand the full ramifications of the title. In Seattle, the most common form of power of attorney is called a durable power of attorney. This title comes with certain rights about your...
Should you execute a “springing” power of attorney?
As you are preparing your estate plan, you will probably think about what you would like done if you become incapacitated due to an illness or injury. You already know that you want a power of attorney allowing someone to make health care and financial decisions on...
Do you suspect an estate executor of stealing?
Losing a loved one means that a lot of changes will come about. You will need to learn to live your life without your loved one around, which can be particularly difficult if you had a close relationship. If you did have a close relationship, you likely anticipate...
If an executor shirks duties, removal may be necessary
The passing of a loved one is almost always a difficult event to handle. You may have anticipated your loved one's passing for some time due to old age or illness, but it still hit hard when the time came. Still, you anticipated receiving something from the estate...
Don’t let mistakes ruin your estate plan
Planning for the future can be a complicated and emotionally challenging process. After all, it's not easy to think about what will happen to personal property and assets after passing on. Estate planning is a beneficial step for everyone regardless of income level or...