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When Washington residents approach estate planning for the first time, they usually have a set of goals in mind for what they would like to achieve. For many people, the goal is simply to have a plan in place that ensures the seamless transition of assets to their...
When you hear the term estate plan, many thoughts likely run through your mind. For some, this is simply thinking that you are too young to even consider an estate plan. And for others, they might automatically think of a will and what assets and property are passed...
When you create a will, there are several elements that must be included. Also, depending on your assets you may decide to have a simple will, or a complex will. Elements of a will The person who is creating the will is called the testator. This person must be at...
Most of our readers in Washington probably see reports from time to time that claim that the majority of people in America do not have an estate plan. In reality, this is probably true. Estate planning just isn’t something that most people think about, for a variety...
It is natural for people to want to take care of their loved ones. An integral part of that is having an estate plan that details how the person – known as the testator – doles out their property after death. In most instances, a spouse or domestic partner will be in...
Despite the repeated entreaties for Washington State residents to take the initiative and create some type of estate plan, many either procrastinate or do not even take the matter seriously. This might be perceived as a problem with younger people, but it can be an...
A special needs trust is an estate planning tool that can manage assets and provide for the financial needs of a person with disabilities, while ensuring that they still are eligible for government programs like Medicaid and Social Security benefits. The person who...
When it comes to planning your estate, there may be no wrong time to begin. Once you start considering the wide range of options, you may find the sheer number of choices confusing or unnecessary. But, like your life, your estate plan should be uniquely tailored to...
If a person is creating a trust, one of the most important decisions they can make is who will act as trustee. There are several characteristics that are helpful to consider, as well as options to address situations where the trustee is not meeting their...
A will can help avoid a lot of confusion and frustration after someone has died. However, simply having the document might not be enough to answer all questions. In some cases, a relative is left out of the will and they do not understand why. It might have been done...
