Blog - Elise Buie Family Law

Estate Planning for Your 18-Year-Old High School Grad

July 3, 2025

Your 18-year-old grad is now legally an adult. These simple estate planning documents keep you involved in case of an emergency.

Co-Parenting With a Narcissist: What the Law Can and Cannot Do

June 26, 2025

Learn from a Seattle family law attorney how Washington law can help you co-parent with a narcissist using legal protections.

Do I Need to Leave Equal Amounts to My Kids in My Will?

June 19, 2025

Do you have to leave equal amounts to your kids in your will? A Seattle estate planning lawyer explains what Washington parents should consider.

Gaslighting in Disguise: Manipulation in Everyday Conversations

June 12, 2025

Learn from a Seattle family law attorney how subtle manipulation can hide in everyday conversations and what to do if you’re being gaslit.

I’ll Get to it Later: Estate Planning Excuses That Don’t Hold Up

June 5, 2025

Estate planning is easy to delay, but waiting can lead to stress, confusion, and added expense. Learn from a Seattle estate planning lawyer why Washington residents of all ages and asset levels should consider creating or updating an estate plan now, not later.

What Happens in a Family Law Case? A Step-by-Step Guide

May 29, 2025

Understand the Washington family law process from start to finish, including filing, hearings, discovery, and resolution, with help from a Seattle attorney.

Estate Planning Pitfalls for Unmarried Couples in Washington State

May 22, 2025

Unmarried in Washington? Without the right estate plan, your partner may have no legal rights. Learn how to protect each other with help from a Seattle estate planning lawyer.