Trust, Estate, and Probate Services: The Basics
November 16, 2023
One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is to build an estate plan while you are alive and well. Estate planning allows
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Advantages of Having Co-Executors for Your Will
November 9, 2023
A co-executor can help facilitate the distribution of assets, minimize conflicts, and provide much-needed support to grieving families.
Are You a Victim of Domestic Violence?
October 26, 2023
The law makes it easy for people to get out of bad marriages. Washington, like most states, acknowledges no-fault divorce. This means that if you
How Does Estate Planning Work for Committed Intimate Relationships?
October 12, 2023
Washington state’s laws on non-marital relationships, including committed intimate relationships (CIRs), can be convoluted, especially in the absence of a cohabitation agreement. Given the ambiguity that exists for unmarried partners in Washington state, thinking about the future and what it could look like is more important than ever. This is especially true in terms of aging, incapacity, and death. Fortunately, you can address each of these issues in a comprehensive estate plan.
How Do a Prenup and a Postnup Differ in Washington State?
September 28, 2023
Learn from a skilled Seattle family law attorney about how a prenup and a postnup differ in Washington state.
How Is Child Support Determined in Court?
September 14, 2023
Child support is one of the most contentious issues in divorce cases where parties have minor children. Even though Washington state law uses the same
How Family Law and Estate Planning Intersect
September 7, 2023
Family law and estate planning often intersect. This is particularly true when contemplating divorce, remarriage, or blending families.
How Does the Court Decide Residential Time?
August 24, 2023
At some point during your divorce case, friends and family members whose own marriages ended in divorce probably told you that it gets better, and
Mastering Long-Distance Co-Parenting: 7 Essential Tips for Non-Residential Parents
August 10, 2023
Co-parenting over a long distance when you are a non-residential parent does not have to equate to sacrificing involvement in your children’s lives. But it likely does mean you will have to make tweaks in your communication and parenting style to accommodate the new living arrangement.
What Is a Living Inheritance?
July 27, 2023
If you have a significant amount of money saved, you might be considering giving some of it away while you are still alive via what is known in estate planning jargon as a living inheritance. Depending on your desires, you can give your beneficiaries a portion of or all of the inheritance you intend to give them.
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