It is not uncommon for residents shopping for a new home in Washington State to fall in love with a particular property only to end up realizing the neighbors are anything but dreams. It is also possible that a really great neighbor leaves and a new, less desirable...
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Month: December 2018
2019: A fresh year, a fresh estate plan
Residents in Washington State who have established estate plans in place might feel that they have done their work in this area and no longer need to be concerned about this part of their lives. While certainly, it is better to have a plan than to not have one at all,...
Why don’t people write wills?
Your parents pass away without an estate plan. They didn't even write a will. Since you never talked to them about it in advance, you're shocked. You definitely thought they had a will. You thought everyone did.The reality, though, is that a lot of people do not draft...
Special needs planning considerations
If you have a son or daughter in Washington State with special needs, you know that there can be many additional costs and logistics associated with caring for them than with a child who does not have such needs. While you no doubt put a lot of time and effort into...
Can you keep a disagreement from escalating to a dispute?
When you move into your new neighborhood in Seattle, the excitement of being in your new home may overshadow your concerns about meeting your new neighbors at first. However, with time, chances are you will notice the people who live in your neighborhood, especially...
Do I need to document my online logins?
If you are like many people in Washington State who have created a will or a trust several years ago, you might have focused on traditional elements like who will inherit your home and who will be the executor of your estate or the trustee of your trust. Depending on...
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