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…
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…
Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Wills: What You Need to Know
The estate planning process encompasses a range of important legal and financial matters. No one likes to think about death or dying, yet it is important to be prepared in case of an emergency. Especially, for instance, young parents who have minor children…what will happen to your kids if something happens to you? The “Durable”…
Checklist: Six Must Have Items in Any Estate Plan
Setting up a fully comprehensive estate plan means covering all the bases so that when you need the plan to work for you, it works the way you envisioned it would. However, that also means planning for contingencies and getting things in order today, so that tomorrow your family or caretakers aren’t scrambling to figure…
6 Reasons to Establish a Trust as Part of Your Estate Plan
Estate planning should be considered one of the most essential parts of your financial plan. Setting up an estate plan simplifies the transition of your assets to the people you wish them to go to, and in the way you want them to be disbursed. There are several aspects of an estate plan, though, and…
What You Need to Know About a Durable Power of Attorney in 2018
There are several different types of Powers of Attorney (POA). Regardless of the kind of Power of Attorney we are talking about, you are essentially enabling someone else to act on your behalf. Often, you will sign a POA for legal representation, or for other situations in which you might want someone to be able…
The Basics of Probate
You’ve probably heard about trusts and wills at this point. But in nearly all discussion about trusts and wills there is a legal term that most people don’t actually know what it means, probate. What is Probate? Starting at the basics, probate is a legal procedure that settles a person’s affairs after his/her death. …
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The Latest Greatest 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… Read More Ready to Chat? Sometimes just speaking with another human being goes a long way. Check Availability All…
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