Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Does Power of Attorney Override the Wishes of a Spouse?
Few relationships hold more legal power than spouses, but simply being married may not mean that someone has the final say in all matters. Find out what power of attorney is and whether it supersedes the rights of the spouse.
· 4 min read
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Washington Community Property Agreements
Community property is a principle of law applicable in Washington and eight other states. In these states, a spouse or registered domestic partner owns 50% of all property acquired during the marriage or domestic partnership. Read on to learn exceptions to the rule.
· 2 min read
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5 Steps to Protect Family Heirlooms
Use these tips to avoid disputes over cherished family items.
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Top Five Mistakes to Avoid Writing a Living Trust
A living trust can be an important part of your estate plan, but watch out for errors that could hamper your estate planning objectives or invalidate the trust.
· 4 min read
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Estate Plan Strategies for Small Business Owners
What happens to your business after your death depends a lot on decisions you make now.
· 4 min read
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Top 5 Benefits of a Living Trust
The 'living trust' has become an increasingly popular estate planning tool because of the many benefits it offers.
· 5 min read
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Revocable Living Trusts: Everything You Need to Know
By providing flexibility and privacy, revocable living trusts can be a valuable part of your estate plan.
· 4 min read
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Rights and Responsibilities of a Remainderman
Do you stand to inherit property or plan to reserve a life estate in property? Read up on the basics of the rights and duties of a remainderman.
· 3 min read
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10 Questions to Ask an Attorney About Living Trusts
Find out what to ask your attorney about living trusts so you get the most out of this powerful document.
· 4 min read
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Five Common Mistakes Made in Wills
You know having a last will is important—it protects your family and provides for your final wishes. Now that you're finally sitting down to write that will, be on the lookout for these common but easy-to-avoid mistakes.
· 3 min read
