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What is a Holographic Will?
What is a holographic will? A holographic will is a handwritten will signed exclusively by the individual making the will. State laws vary regarding the…
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It’s Not a Male Thing: Why Married and Single Women Need a Will
As you become an adult, one question you may have is “who needs a will?”. The answer is everyone! Everybody dies and almost no-one knows…More…
Top Three Advantages of a Living Trust
We cannot avoid death, but we CAN plan for it. That said, only 60% of Americans have made a will or living trust to help those they…More…
5 Common Misconceptions About Planning for the Future
Planning for your death can seem morbid, but in fact, having a solid end of life plan is a smart idea. There are a lot…More…
Your Estate Plan Should Include Digital Assets, and Here’s Why
In the past, estate planning was almost entirely concerned with financial and custodial matters. Nowadays the proliferation of digital devices and services creates a real headache without…More…
The Importance of Insurance In Estate Planning
About 84% of Americans believe that it is important to have life insurance. But only 41% have any. That’s quite a disparity! Where do you fall in…More…
5 Estate Planning Questions That Might Make You Uneasy
Before you begin estate planning, you need to figure out how you want your family taken care of if you are incpacitated or if you…More…
5 Essential Estate Planning Forms You Need to Know About
Death. It is inevitable. No one likes considering their mortality but, the smartest among us prepare for it. Preparation helps the suffering of those you…More…
What is a Meretricious Relationship?
What is a meretricious relationship? While many couples will split up between their first and second year, others will live together for years or even…More…
Considerations Around Disinheriting a Child
While nearly 70% of millennials expect some kind of inheritance from family members, only about 40% end up getting one. Those whose family have decided on disinheriting…More…
How Planning for Being Incapacitated Will Strengthen Your Whole Family & Estate Plan
When you think about it, planning your estate is not about dying. It’s about managing and protecting your assets, and who gets to control them, while…More…
Child Custody, Divorce, Parenting Plans and How They Impact Estate Planning In WA State
Estate planning is an important step for any adult person. Estate planning not only makes sure your requests are followed after your death, but it…More…
Aretha Franklin Did Not Leave a Will
Many of us were saddened by the news Aretha Franklin died and were surprised she did not leave a will. What did this mean for…More…
What Legal Documents Would I Need To Establish Child Custody If Their Parents Were to Die?
Most parents have a plan in place for seeing that their children are cared for if they die. What is often overlooked is what will…More…
What Guardianship Forms Do I Need To Protect My Children?
Anyone with a child should have an estate plan. A fundamental part of your estate planning is setting up the appropriate guardianship forms should something…More…
Tenancy By the Entirety: Transfer Property to Your Partner
First Thing to note – Tenancy by the Entirety is not recognized in Washington State or Idaho. Instead, Washington & Idaho recognize Joint Tenancy which is…More…