Mapping the Terrain: Recognizing Incapacity and Enacting Powers of Attorney Imagine being tasked with caring for your aging aunt, Mrs. Smith. Recently, she’s been having difficulty remembering to pay her bills and take her medications. While everyone has an...
What Not to Include in Your Estate Planning Documents One important purpose of estate planning is to facilitate the transfer of ownership of your money and property to your family and loved ones when you pass away. For this transfer to be as stress-free and efficient...
Guarding Your Children’s Future: The Pros and Cons of Trusts and Direct Giving Planning for your children’s financial future is a significant responsibility. Two common strategies include leaving assets in a trust for your children or directly giving money...
The Beneficiary Designation Trust: The New Simple Will What if I told you there was an estate planning tool that offered the best of both worlds? The ease of a Simple Will and the probate avoidance and privacy of a Revocable Living Trust. Well, there is, and it...
The Blueprint to Your Estate: Selecting Fiduciaries Preparing for the future involves many important decisions, and estate planning can feel like navigating a labyrinth. A key decision in this process is selecting the right fiduciaries. This task involves designating...
The Interplay of Directive to Physicians, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and POLST Forms in Washington State: A Story of Collaboration Start the Process Here In the realm of healthcare, making decisions about future treatment options can be a complex process. It...
