Does Washington State Recognize Tenancy By The Entirety?
When you buy a home with your spouse, you may not be aware that the way your ownership is titled can affect what happens to your property if one of you should pass away or if you choose to get a divorce. There are five different ways your ownership can be titled; Sole Ownership, Tenants…
6 Steps to Select and Name the Right Guardians for Your Children
One of your most important responsibilities as a parent is to select and legally document guardians for your children. This does not mean just naming godparents or trusting the grandparents will step in if necessary. It means consciously deciding who would raise your children if you cannot. And then it means legally documenting your…
Celebrate Your Military Family, Improve Your Military Will
There’s an old military adage that says, “No good plan survives engagement.” While this quote’s timelessness must lend credit to its applicability in battle, it transcends its martial roots and applies equally as well to law. Especially Estate Law. Take for instance the idea of a Last Will and Testament. A Will is probably the…
Estate Planning: A Key Baby Boomer Family Value!
If you were born between 1946 and 1955, you are considered to be a “Baby Boomer.” If you are a Baby Boomer do not already have an estate plan established, you need one for your own sake and for your family’s. So, what is an estate plan and why is it important? In this article,…
Setting up a Durable Power of Attorney in Washington State
Setting up a Durable Power of Attorney in Washington State is pretty straightforward. In this article is a brief description of what a Durable Power of Attorney actually is, as well as some specific rules that you must follow to set up a durable power of attorney in Washington State. Durable Power of Attorney (POA)…
When Do I Need a Medical Power of Attorney in Washington State?
If you are searching for estate planning needs, you will likely come across the concept of a “Medical Power of Attorney.” We wrote this article to help you understand what a medical power of attorney is, when you would need one, and how you would obtain one. What is a Medical Power of Attorney A medical…
Getting Ready for Spring Break and More with a Family Protection Plan
Spring break is coming up fast! And it truly is an exciting time of year, filled with both the promise of spring and brief glimpses of Summer. With the brief pre-summer respite, families across America are going to be planning short trips, family outings, and the occasional “stay-cation!” Whether your plans for spring break include…
Why You Need to Consider Options for Temporary Guardianship for Your Children
As a parent, the last thing you want to think is not being around for your children. Not being there to make decisions for them, and not being there to take care of them. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and if the worst case were to happen to your family, there is little doubt that you…
Do I Need to Setup a Temporary Guardianship Form for My Children?
Temporary Guardianship is a concept in family protection & estate planning that you should become aware of. This is the idea that whether you are away on vacation, or even if you pass away, you want to designate someone you trust with having guardianship over your children. Obviously, vacation is a lot less…
What is a Meretricious Relationship?
When working through estate planning, estate transference, or family planning issues, things are not always as clear-cut as we tend to write about here. For instance, what if you and your unmarried partner (in a meretricious relationship) c0-parent a child from one of your earlier relationships and there’s an untimely death, who will be…