You imagine that estate disputes tend to center around high-value assets. Who gets Dad's life insurance payout? How should the children split up Mom's retirement savings? What do they do with the family home, which is worth $1 million in the current market?Many estate...
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What happens to debt when I die?
If you are thinking about creating a will or a trust or maybe updating your existing estate plan in Washington State, you may initially be focused on what should happen to your assets. Certainly, outlining your wishes for who will receive what from your estate is an...
Determining mental capacity during will challenges
Unlike the dramatic challenges to the will of a wealthy person that Washington residents see in entertainment programming, the vast majority of wills make it through probate without opposition, according to FindLaw. In fact, about 99 percent of them are unchallenged,...
Reviewing Washington’s intestate succession guidelines
Despite the effort that many in Seattle put into their estate planning, there is no guarantee that disputes and discord will not arise amongst their beneficiaries once they are gone. If such disputes are possible even when people have planned out the distribution of...
Will revision after a workplace accident
If you have a will, there are a number of instances where you may find that revision has become necessary, such as ending your marriage or one of your loved ones passing away. However, you may also need to go over your will if you are hurt in a work-related accident....
Beneficiary designations in estate planning
If you are one of the residents in Washington State who has taken the time and care to prepare a will or a trust, you may understandably feel good about getting your affairs in order and responsibly providing clarity about your wishes for your estate after you die....
5 estate planning mistakes
Estate planning is complex and very important, but many people put it off for far too long. Some never get around to making an estate plan at all, while others rush through it when they get older, or sudden injuries or disease make the need clear.This type of approach...
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