Estate Planning

Can Estranged Family Members Contest My Will in Washington State?

Can Estranged Family Members Contest My Will in Washington State?

June 15, 2023

If you live in Washington State and have an estranged family member, are you worried about them contesting your will after you die? Well, don’t worry quite yet. There are a variety of criteria an individual must meet to contest a will in the state of Washington.

Depending on your situation, there might also be measures you can take as you revisit your existing estate plan or create a new one to cause them to think twice about doing so. Here is what you need to know about whether an estranged family member can contest a will in Washington state.

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Secure Your Vision: 5 Estate Planning Tips for Seattle Entrepreneurs

May 18, 2023

As a Seattle entrepreneur, you’ve undoubtedly dedicated countless hours and resources to building a successful business. You’ve dotted all of your I’s and crossed all

How To Avoid Family Disputes Over Your Property

How To Avoid Family Disputes Over Your Property

February 16, 2023

Far too many families end up fighting, or at least experiencing tension, over a family inheritance, but it does not have to be that way. Having counseled families for years, we offer the following advice to help your family avoid fighting over your property — while you are here and after you die.

How does your divorce agreement figure into your ex's estate plan

How Does Your Divorce Agreement Fit Into Your Ex’s Will?

September 29, 2022

Divorce can be a time of confusion and complexity. In addition to any emotional or other stress, your divorce can impact both your and your

Why unmarried couples need an estate plan

Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners: How to Get Started

June 30, 2022

Estate planning is one of the most important actions unmarried couples can take to provide themselves with certain protections under the law. Because unmarried couples

thinking about estate plan fiduciaries

How to Choose Fiduciaries for Your Estate Plan

June 9, 2022

Choosing fiduciaries is crucial to estate planning. In any one estate plan, there could be a variety of roles that a fiduciary might fill, such

what you should use to fund a revokable trust

What Types of Assets Should You Use to Fund a Revocable Trust?

May 26, 2022

A revocable trust or living trust is an instrument created, as part of your overall estate plan, for the purpose of protecting your assets, including

stop procrastinating about estate planning

5 Tips to Stop Procrastinating and Start Estate Planning

May 12, 2022

Many people find it challenging to get started with estate planning. From confusion about the process to denying that estate planning is necessary, there are

Organizing finances before estate planning

6 Tips to Organize Finances Before Starting Estate Planning

April 28, 2022

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but it is necessary to ensure your assets are in order and your loved ones are taken care of. Establishing

catastrophic injury

Expecting the Unexpected: Estate Planning for a Catastrophic Injury

April 7, 2022

This is part three of our three-part series, “Expecting the Unexpected.” You can read part one on catastrophic illness here and part two on chronic