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August: Back to School
Back to School!Planning for Your KidsWhether your child is starting 3rd grade or college, the beginning of the school year is an eventful and important time, especially this year. In honor of this, I would like to bring attention to the ways in which you can protect...
July: Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day!For many people the 4th of July marks the official beginning of summer. School has been over for awhile and the Seattle weather is just starting to warm up. This year, the 4th of July comes during a time that has been difficult for many people....
June: Starting Pride Month off right, COVID-19, and more
Notes from Derek: Starting Pride Month off right, COVID-19, and moreStarting Pride Month off right June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This month is dedicated to supporting and honoring members of the LGBTQ+ community. It is especially important to recognize their ongoing...
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Giving Thanks With Your Estate Plan
Estate planning covers more than just financial matters. Indeed, many use their estate plan to pass along their values as well as their wealth. One way to do this is to give thanks with your estate plan, by designating charitable giving or specific gifts that will...
Important Steps to Protect Your Special Beneficiaries
All children are a blessing. From the day they are born, you begin making plans to ensure that your child or grandchild has a bright future. What will their interests be? What job will they have? Who will they marry? While these are common concerns for most families,...
How A Living Trust Helps Your Family
There are several parts to an estate plan, one of them being a living trust. Common factors that prompt someone to create a trust include privacy, tax benefits, avoiding probate, and caring for family members with special needs. Estate planning also lets you dictate...
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Signing Requirements for Living Wills and Power of Attorneys
Estate planning documents can often be signed without an attorney being present. Some people may prefer the convenience and safety of their home and others may need to sign their documents while hospitalized or traveling. The required formalities for executing...
HIPAA: An Overview for Young Adults
The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare industry for protecting patient information and privacy. For minors, this is a non-issue because parents have access to their children’s...
Healthcare Power of Attorney: What Your Agent Needs to Know
Even those who are currently in good health, may suddenly become too ill to make healthcare decisions for themselves. They may become unconscious after an accident, needing someone to stand in their shoes to make those decisions for them. A medical power of attorney...
