People in Washington who have heard about different forms of elder abuse should know that financial exploitation is one type of such abuse that many people fall prey to. Those people who may be most at risk of financial abuse tend to have few if any close relatives or...
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Month: January 2018
Understanding property easements
When you are looking to buy a home in Washington State, it can be very easy to get focused on the particulars of the home that you enjoy and make sure you pay the price that you feel is reasonable and good for you. While these things are important, it is also vital...
Why do millennials need estate plans?
If you are one of the many millennials in Washington State who thinks that creating a will, trust or other type of estate planning document is something only your parents or grandparents need to do, you are not alone. However, you should realize that there are many...
Do all wills need to go through probate?
When one of your loved ones dies in Seattle, you may wonder if the will always needs to go through probate. It is important to understand the circumstances that make probate beneficial. Your particular circumstances usually determine whether you should probate a will....
Location matters in estate planning
Residents in Washington State who want to develop the best type of estate plan for their needs and wishes know that there are many different types of tools from which they can choose. Their personal net worth as well as their wishes are just part of what will play...
What is undue influence and how does it impact a will?
The will just doesn't feel right. It says that your father wrote it and approved it. It looks like his signature. But you can't shake the feeling that something is wrong.Your mother passed away a decade ago, so, when your father passed away last month, his estate went...
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