Mark Zocher

Estate Planning for Minimalists

Estate Planning for Minimalists

What is estate planning for minimalists? Minimalism is a lifestyle that means living and thriving on the bare essentials.  You can use minimalism principles throughout your life, from your home to future plans. An important way to prepare for your future with minimalism is to plan your estate. How should minimalists approach estate planning? Let’s dive…

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How to Set Up a Trust for Your Children Right Now

How to Set Up a Trust for Your Child Right Now

Need to set up a trust for your child right now? As a parent, it is good for you to create a plan for distributing your assets in the case of your untimely passing. Part of that involves setting up a trust for your children. In a trust, you can choose a trustee who oversees such…

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What to Do If Your Elderly Loved One Is Being Abused in a Care Facility

What to Do If Your Elderly Loved One Is Being Abused in a Care Facility

What should you do if your elderly loved one is being abused in a care facility? Our loved ones are everything to us. When they take up residence in a care facility, we trust those workers to care for them and keep them safe, as we would if they were at home with us.  If…

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washington state death tax

What You Need to Know about the Death Tax in Washington State

What do you need to know about the death tax in Washington state? Nobody wants to pay more taxes than they must. If you die without properly preparing for Washington estate tax you will be paying more in taxes and leaving less to your heirs. The Difference between an Inheritance Tax and an Estate Tax…

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Why You Need an Attorney to Write Your Will

Why You Need an Attorney to Write Your Will

Do you need an attorney to write your will? Most people can benefit from a will. It outlines your wishes on what should happen to your assets after you pass and leaves less room for interpretation by family members to guess what you would have wanted.  Anyone can get a will, whether you are young…

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foreclosure

How to Stop Foreclosure Judgments and Sales

How can you stop a foreclosure judgment and sale? You purchased your house at the right time and for a good price – considering the market. Your income at the time was stable, and while the mortgage payment was slightly over what your budget allows, you have been pushing through. When a financial disaster, like…

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probate

What is Probate Court and When Does an Estate Go through It?

What is probate court and when does an estate go through it? Probate court is a court that deals exclusively with the assets and liabilities of the estate of one who has died. A judge oversees the probate process and ensures all creditors are paid, then ensures assets are distributed by the estate plan or…

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