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March 1, 2022

No matter your age, if you own a business, you should have a business succession plan in place as part of a comprehensive estate plan. Your company, like your grandmother’s antique hutch, is an asset. If you want to decide who receives your assets and who takes the helm of what you have built, you need to have a business succession plan. Without it, the court will decide your company’s fate.

Feb. 11, 2022

Although the idea of estate planning is straightforward — the process of planning for a person’s future and that of their loved ones — many people aren’t quite clear on what such planning entails.

Jan. 27, 2022

From an emotional standpoint, legal disputes involving family members are some of the most challenging ones. When emotions run high in estate disputes, family relationships can suffer. That is why it is crucial to resolve a dispute in an efficient manner before it turns into a full-fledged lawsuit.

Dec. 16, 2021

Estate planning may not be the first thing on a young adult’s mind, but there are several reasons people who turn 18 or are in their 20s need to consider it.

Nov. 11, 2021

According to an annual study done by the website Caring.com, the pandemic increased awareness among young people of taking the proper steps to plan for the future.

Oct. 29, 2021

Estate planning should be a top priority for anyone, regardless of their assets, age, or marital status. But what if you’re entering into a second marriage and need to make revisions to an existing plan? Although this will complicate your planning, it doesn’t mean you have to start over from scratch.

Sept. 20, 2021

According to a survey by the website Policygenius.com, the COVID-19 pandemic increased people’s awareness of the need for estate planning, with 40% of those surveyed expressing an increased urgency to create at least a will.

Sept. 7, 2021

At some point in life, everyone needs an estate plan to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes after their death. This often happens as people get older, when they have children, or when they’ve seen a change in their wealth and want to see it protected. Unfortunately, less than half of Americans say they currently have a will that lays out their wishes for their money and assets.

July 20, 2021

More than 24,000 couples divorce in Washington every year. Approximately half of them involve custody disputes over minor children. Thousands of parents make major decisions that impact their children — who suddenly find themselves with more than one home.

June 11, 2021

Divorce is not only about the separation of a couple, it is also about the dividing of assets and debts that they have accumulated over the course of the marriage. Approximately 25,000 couples go through the painful and often contentious process of inventorying and dividing assets every year in a Washington divorce.