Do you think you're going to get an inheritance from your parents when they pass away? If so, you are in the majority. Studies have found that about 68% of young people think that they will get one -- often containing money and physical assets, like a house -- at some...
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The emotional toll of an estate dispute
People who want to start an estate dispute often just think about the legal and financial side of the case. Can they afford it? Do they have grounds to challenge the will? Do they have reason to believe it's unfair or inaccurate? How can they prove that they are...
Seeking guardianship in Washington
One of the sad realities of life is that as people age, their bodies undoubtedly deteriorate. A deterioration in their mental capacity may also accompany that of their physical functions. If this is happening to one that you love, you may be concerned about their...
The value of creating an estate plan before it is too late
When people pass away without an estate plan in Seattle, their family has a two-edged sword to manage. First, they are dealing with the grief and deep emotions of losing someone they loved. Second, they are working through mounds of loose ends to finalize the affairs...
Estate planning basics
Everyone in Washington State knows that mortality is real and someday they will die. Despite this fact, a great many people still have not taken the steps to create an estate plan. For some, this might be out of a fear of facing their humanity as people are often...
Options for keeping your will up-to-date
Residents in Washington State who have gone through the process of creating a thorough estate plan do not generally eagerly await the opportunity to do it again. This can be a very time-consuming experience and an emotional one as some very important decisions should...
Revoking a will in Washington
People in Seattle are encouraged to create an estate plan early on in their adult lives. At the same time, they are also told to revisit that plan as their circumstances change. Often, you may find yourself party to an estate whose terms (at least those stipulated in...
Removing an executor from their role
When you are party to an estate in Seattle, it may be easy to feel as though you have little control over your interests. At first glance, it may appear that you indeed do not given that it is the estate executor who handles its administration. Yet your interests must...
Planning to avoid estate taxes
One of the concerns weighing on those tasked with administering the estates of their family members or friends is the issue of taxes. Often it is assumed that an estate will automatically owe tax, yet that is not always the case. Indeed, according to information...
How can I remove a child from a will?
Disinheriting a child is not something to be taken lightly. Parents must enter into the decision fully informed to prevent serious legal battles after they're gone. Removing a child from one's will can also have lasting effects on a person's relationship, which is...
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