Without an estate plan in place, if something were to happen to you, your estate would be managed by a court-appointed conservator and then turned over to your child at 18. Learn how to make a plan today.
What is a Will and why do I need one?
It is often difficult for people to think about death, and understandably so, but in order to ensure that your loved ones are cared for after you pass away, it is important to consider drafting a will. A will is a written document, that designates guardians…
Two Documents Every 18 Year Old Should Sign
Whether your young adult lives at home with you, attending college or out on their own, we recommend that your child sign a Durable Power or Attorney for Finances and a Power of Attorney for Health Care. These two estate planning documents, more commo…
As an Estate Planning Attorney, I hear this question a lot, “I am recently divorced, do I need to update my Estate Plan?” The simple answer is “Yes.” Updating your estate plan is especially critical if you have children together and you and your former spouse do not agree on how they should be cared for.
As the coronavirus continues to spread, many of us wonder if virus will affects us? It is more important now than ever to have your estate plan in place. Having a Will in not enough. Consider what will happen if you become seriously ill. Who will take charge of your health care decisions and …
Why not make 2020 the year you finally give yourself and your loved ones the peace of mind of a well thought out estate plan?
With the New Year behind us, our thoughts inevitably turn to new beginnings and self-improvement. Many of us resolved to eat healthier and exercise more, save more money…
Estate planning is the systematic approach to organizing your personal and financial affairs in order to deal with the possibility of mental incapacity and certain death. All Estate Plans should contain these five documents. We will be able to assist you in preparing all of these documents and customize them for your situation.
If you’re going through a divorce in Washington State, there are five important estate planning questions you should consider. They are:
What happens if I die during my divorce?
What happens if I become incapacitated during my divorce?
How can I protect myself during divorce?
How can I protect my children during divorce?
How can I make sure my share of community property goes to the people I want it to go to rather than my future ex-spouse if I become incapacitated or die during my divorce?