Many Washington residents may be hesitant to think about their estate planning in part because it may force them to come face-to-face with the concept of death. However, Forbes suggests that estate planning can actually have less to do with death than it can have...
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Month: July 2017
Dispute over outdoor lights prompts new city ordinance
Neighbor disputes in Seattle often arise over tangible elements such as landscape features and property lines. Yet plenty of intangible intrusions can also occur between two properties, like excess noise or light. The trouble is that what some may view as a nuisance,...
Three reasons for loved ones to challenge a will
The loss of a loved one, even if it was expected, still can be a very emotional time for family members. There is a lot that needs to be done while dealing with the grief that they may be experiencing after this event. This includes ensuring that a loved one’s...
Initiating a will contest
Estate issues can be a touchy subject, especially amongst those who may be set to inherit assets. People in Seattle are encouraged to handle their estate planning early on in life, and to keep those who may be party to their estates informed of what to expect. Doing...
Undue influence and the impact on estate plans
After the loss of a loved one, there will come a time when that person’s estate plan will be administered. The beneficiaries of the will or trust will begin to receive the property that they are entitled to receive under the plan documents.In most circumstances,...
Working through an inheritance dispute
Inheritance disputes arise for all sorts of reasons and each case may present unique challenges. In Seattle, and all over the rest of the state, these disagreements can become very serious and, in some cases, may even tear an entire family apart. At Riach Gese...
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