What do I Need to Know About Tenancy by the Entirety?
Estate planning is a very important part of life that many people do not think about until they are retirement age or older. In some cases, that can be too late. Setting up an estate plan when you first get married is a significant step toward planning for your future. Ownership of your property…
Is it True that Prince Didn’t Have a Will?
Prince, the well-known music icon from the 1980s, continued to make music and wow his fans even in the 1990s and 2000s. When he died, many people across the world mourned his passing and fell in love again with his music. However, as news of his passing persisted, many were shocked to find out that…
Break Down Estate Planning By Using These Worksheets
Estate planning is not something you are probably thinking about… especially if you are decades out from retirement. It is one of those things we all know we should do but don’t think about until we are much older. Sometimes, sadly, we do not think about it until it is too late. However, regardless of…
Who Can Help Create a Durable Power of Attorney in WA State
Most of us do not like to think about it, but what happens if we are unable to make our own decisions regarding our health and finances? Who is going to make those decisions for us? Are the decisions being made what we would decide if we could? Having a durable power of attorney in…
How Does A Meretricious Relationship Affect an Estate Plan?
How does a meretricious relationship affect an estate plan Washington state does not recognize common law marriage. Instead, Washington State looks at a long-term, committed relationship as a meretricious relationship or cohabitation. Being in a meretricious relationship versus being legally married can affect what happens to your property and assets should one of you become…
Ready to Write Your Will? DIY Estate Planning
A last will and testament is the most commonly thought of document when it comes to an estate plan. But, really; it’s a very small part of an integrated plan that ensures your family stays out of Court and out of conflict when something happens to you. Don’t think you can just write your own…
What is the Value of a Cheap Estate Plan?
Here are five reasons why shopping for a cheap estate plan is likely to leave you with a plan that won’t work for your family and will leave them with a big mess instead. Bargain Hunting is Not Always a Good Deal The least expensive plan is not always even worth the paper it is…
How to Help Your Family Use Your Estate Planning Forms in An Emergency
In an emergency, everything is chaotic and stressful. Family members are often distraught and unable to clearly (and quickly) think about your wishes. What will happen to your children if you and your spouse are no longer able to care for them or yourselves? How will your family know your wishes or have access to…
5 Simple Ways a Guardianship Attorney Can Help You Today
Having a short conversation with a guardianship attorney is enough to start your path to protecting your family. Almost immediately you start to brainstorm how scenarios – good, bad, and weird, might affect you and your children. And that last piece truly is the value of talking to a guardianship attorney, setting up contingency plans…