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Age doesn't just bring wisdom. It brings vulnerability too. As your loved ones grow older, memory problems and confusion might make them easier targets for financial abuse. What makes this especially heartbreaking is that family members and caregivers commit over half...
The adult children of aging parents frequently find themselves in difficult situations. They may need to attend medical appointments with their parents, assist them with financial matters and handle maintenance tasks at their homes. In some cases, adult children need...
Maybe a residential property in Seattle has been in the family for generations. The current owner may want to continue the tradition of passing it down to their children or grandchildren. Perhaps the home is a recent acquisition on the highly competitive local real...
Many people find the estate planning process unpleasant. They don't like to think about leaving their loved ones or experiencing an emergency, so they delay the process as long as they can or rush through it. Once they have documents in place, they may act as though...
People establishing or revising their estate plans often focus on addressing their most valuable resources. They want to ensure that their spouses can continue living in their homes or that their children receive any remaining balance in their retirement savings...
Some people prefer to transfer real estate (even if in name only) to loved ones while they’re alive rather than leave it to them in their will or living trust. This can make things simpler for the intended heir. It can also reduce the value of their estate, which can...
Adult guardianship can be beneficial for vulnerable people. Those with major health challenges, cognitive decline associated with age or mental health disorders may need the support of another adult. Otherwise, they may fail to make choices that are in their own best...
Some adult responsibilities come with specific deadlines. Young men who turn 18 have to take prompt action to register for the Selective Service System to comply with federal regulations, for example. Other adult responsibilities are not subject to a specific...
Some Washington residents believe gifting a house to their adult children is an ideal way to avoid probate. While it may be so, putting the deed in their names can lead to other potential problems. More creative and safer ways are available to prevent your home from...
Washington state guardianships aren't just for managing the care and affairs of minor children. They're also a valuable tool to help protect adults incapacitated because of physical or mental disease, such as an adult with a profound disability or an older person with...