What Legal Documents Do I Need for my Estate Plan?
When setting up an estate plan, you may find yourself needing to find a lot of different documents. If you are using an estate planning attorney, you might find yourself asking, “What legal documents do I need?” And more to the point, “what do I need to prepare these documents?” To help you, we have…
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…
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…
A Young Family’s Guide to a Rock Solid Estate Plan
What does a young family need for a rock solid estate plan? If you are under 40 years old, the chances of you have thought about, or even pursuing estate planning is pretty small. However, something brought you here, and that means you are on your way to changing the way you look at planning…
How Do I Appoint a Guardian For My Child If I Die?
Who Would Raise Your Children If Something Happened to You? Honestly, no one wants to think about this question. It’s an implicit reminder that we are indeed mortal, and, in some cases, we may leave this world before we are ready. Who will you leave your child with if you die? What are our…
Wills & Living Trusts – Which is Better?
Most people won’t be able to describe the difference between a Will and a Trust. Both are potentially beneficial planning devices and serve distinctly helpful purposes for an estate. And both Wills and Trusts are common approaches to end of life planning. So what is the difference? Which is better for you when thinking about…
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