People in Seattle may often envision boundary disputes between neighbors devolving into some form of "Hatfields-vs.-McCoys"-type of feud. Few disputes ever go that far, yet still, they can involve a good deal of emotion (often manifested in vitriol). After all, people...
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Month: June 2018
Late real estate magnate’s estate case in chaos
One of the main reasons why estate planning experts in Seattle encourage people to see to such matters before it is too late is to avoid the potential for conflict that can erupt over their assets once they are gone. Some might think that built-in safeguards such as...
Why are wills so controversial?
The death of a parent or grandparent is always tough, whether it is a sudden accident or death after a long, slow decline in health. What makes it tougher for Seattle residents is a will that they feel is unfair. For example, a child who acts as the primary...
When a family member cannot be trusted
Unfortunately, stories of elderly abuse -- especially those involving financial deception -- are all too common. A large number of these cases occur within the walls of Seattle nursing homes and hospitals. Some incidents, shockingly enough, can be traced back to...
Neighbor disputes have more potential causes than you thought
You've heard plenty about people getting into heated disputes with their neighbors. You've even heard about physical confrontations. They often stem from a simple dispute: Claiming that a neighbor put up a new deck on your property, for instance.You think these cases...