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September: How to not fumble your estate plan
September: How to not fumble your estate planMy favorite time of year has finally come again: University of Washington Husky Football! After over of a year and a half of pandemic life it is finally time to start living life somewhat normally again. And watching...
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....
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How to Choose a Trustee
When you establish a trust, you name someone to be the trustee. A trustee does what you do right now with your financial affairs—collect income, pay bills and taxes, save and invest for the future, buy and sell property, provide for your loved ones, keep...
What to Do When a Child Dies
The death of a minor child is one of the greatest shocks that life can deliver. No one can ever prepare for the cascade of challenges that will come with such an event. Not only are there legal and financial challenges that you must deal with, but all of these...
It’s All in the Family: Understanding Common Legal Terms That Describe Loved Ones in Estate Planning
While watching a movie or reading a book about wealthy individuals and their families, you may have come across terms such as “heir,” “descendant,” and “next of kin.” Though made-for-Hollywood storylines use these terms interchangeably, words describing familial...
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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...
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