Proposed Changes to Washington State Estate Tax: What You Need to Know Washington State is considering significant updates to its estate tax structure, with House Bill 2019 (HB 2019) and House Bill 1375 (HB 1375) currently under review. These proposed changes could...
Rethinking Inheritance – Alternative Distribution Strategies For many families, leaving an inheritance is not just about passing on wealth—it’s about ensuring financial security, promoting responsible management, and preserving family values. While it may seem...
Introducing the Washington Gift Trust for Your First Advanced Planning Strategy For Washington residents, estate planning involves unique tax considerations. Unlike federal guidelines, Washington State sets a much lower threshold for estate taxes, which can apply to...
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...
Unlocking the Future: A Guide to Effective Beneficiary Selection and Updates in Estate Planning Financial management encompasses various aspects, one of which is estate planning. This crucial process ensures that your assets are allocated according to your wishes...
Clients Who Have Outgrown Their Estate Plan As estate planning attorneys, we work hard to set up estate plans that fit a client’s needs and ensure that everything works together for the client and their loved ones. Estate plans remain effective as long as they...
