While a famous poet once wrote that "good fences make good neighbors," we at Riach Gese Jacobs believe that this is not necessarily true. Sometimes a fence may lead to a dispute between neighbors.Learning how the law applies to fences between adjoining properties may...
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Month: October 2018
What should you know about passing a business down?
You've spent the last three decades building your business up, but now it's time to pass it down. You want to keep it in the family and hand it off to your children. They'll get it along with the rest of your estate, from the family home to your investments.However,...
What can cause inheritance disputes?
When you plan your estate carefully, you expect that when you die, everything will go as you want it. However, that is not always true. Inheritance disputes are common. When they occur in Washington, it can delay the distribution of your assets and the carrying out of...
Disagreements between neighbors
If you are like most homeowners in Washington State, you try to get along with your neighbors. Some people are fortunate to create close and long-lasting friendships with neighbors that continue even after they no longer live near each other. Others have cordial...
A quick ook at the probate process
When friends or loved ones pass away, they may leave a will designating where they would like their property to go after their death. Once someone passes, the property and assets amassed during their life is distributed to the beneficiaries named in the will. The...
Elder financial abuse and estate plans
If you have an aging parent in Washington State, you may well have to be making plans to help ensure they are properly cared for. This care can include many things from activities of daily living to ensuring their affairs are in good order. Even a relatively healthy...