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Many people move out to the Pacific Northwest looking for a change in pace to advance their careers or retire. While many new residents plan for many things, revisiting their estate plan that they originally drafted in another state usually isn't one of them --...
A contest over the contents of someone's will can happen for many reasons -- but some family situations are actually more likely to result in disputes than others. You may find it interesting to learn what motivates these kinds of family disputes after a loved one's...
Creating a trust as part of your estate plan can be a great decision. When properly structured and funded, a trust can protect your assets from creditors, help you qualify for government benefits as you age and reduce the likelihood of people challenging your legacy...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The passing of a loved one can cause many hardships. You may be upset emotionally as you work to accept the fact that your family member is no longer around, and you could even face other burdens depending on how significant of a role the person played in running your...