
Why Is an Estate Assessment Important?
If you call our office requesting help after your loved one has passed away, one of the things we will discuss with you is our Probate & Estate Administration Assessment service…

Avoiding Probate
My opinion is that it is not always necessary or desirable to try to avoid probate in Washington State. If avoiding probate is one of your goals, and the time- and money-investment is…

Featuring Children in Your Estate Plan
If you have children, there are several considerations to address to take care of them in your estate plan. Guardianship, minors’ trusts, custodianship of assets, appointing…

What Estate Planning Documents Do I Need?
When deciding, together with your estate attorney, which documents are right for you, you will most likely choose among the following types of documents…

What Does It Mean To ‘Administer an Estate?’
‘Administering an estate’ means doing the tasks necessary to wrap up a deceased person’s financial and legal affairs in accordance with the law on estates. When someone…

Keeping Your Plan Up to Date
Most estate planning documents can be updated and amended as your circumstances and wishes change. We recommend reviewing your documents periodically to be sure…

Estate Planning Considerations and Strategies
A major part of estate planning involves putting sound legal documents, such as a will, trust, or power of attorney, in place to organize your wishes for your…

Estate Planning Timeline
The estate planning process typically takes four to six weeks. Here is what to expect…