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Write Your Will: 8 Things You Need to Get Ready

What things do you need to get ready before you write your will? The estate planning process allows you to decide what will happen to…

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Does All Property Have to Go Through Probate When Someone Dies?

Does all property have to go through probate when someone dies? During the estate planning process, you must decide how you would like your assets…More…

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The Six Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes

What are the biggest estate planning mistakes? Putting together a long-term plan for your family can be overwhelming and challenging to navigate. There are a…More…

How To Get, Create, or Choose a Health Care Proxy

How To Get, Create, or Choose a Health Care Proxy

How to choose a health care proxy? Planning for your long-term care allows you to decide what you would like to happen if, at some…More…

How long does probate take without a will?

How Long Does Probate Take Without a Will?

How long does probate take without a will? Dealing with the loss of a loved one is already a difficult process, so it’s easy to…More…

What Is A Holographic Will And Does It Stand Up To Legal Scrutiny?

What Is A Holographic Will And Does It Stand Up To Legal Scrutiny?

What is a holographic will? A holographic will is a handwritten will signed exclusively by the individual making the will. State laws vary regarding the…More…

The Substantial Risk of Writing A Will Without a Lawyer

The Substantial Risk of Writing a Will Without a Lawyer

What is the risk of writing a will without a lawyer? Each state has strict laws that govern the probate of estates—whether with or without…More…

Naming a Legal Guardian for Your Kids, What Can Happen to Your Kids If You Die

Naming a Legal Guardian for Your Kids, What Will Happen to Your Kids If You Die

What will happen to your kids if you die? Parents must make difficult decisions all the time. Their children’s health, education, and overall well-being are…More…

5 Reasons You Should Have a Will

5 Reasons You Should Have a Will

Why should you have a will? It may feel grim to talk about wills when you are young and healthy. However, it is an essential…More…

Reasons Why You Should Set Up a Trust

Reasons Why You Should Set Up a Trust

Why should you set up a trust? Many estates include a trust, in which one party manages and possesses assets on another party’s behalf. It…More…

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…More…

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…More…

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…More…

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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…More…

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…More…

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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…More…