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When someone you love passes away, handling their affairs can be complicated and fraught, especially when they leave no will. This situation, known as dying intestate, means that courts must follow state laws to determine who inherits what. In Washington state, these...
Creating an estate plan helps you protect your assets and provide for your loved ones. In Washington, trusts offer flexibility, privacy, and control. But not every trust works for every situation. Knowing which ones to consider can help you make smarter choices....
If you have owned your home for many years and are ready to sell, you may wonder what you must tell a buyer. Washington law requires every seller to complete a Seller Disclosure Statement, known as Form 17. The form does not call for professional inspections, but it...
Administering an estate can be a demanding process, requiring a careful balance of legal responsibilities, financial management and personal sensitivity. As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, some estate administrators are turning to AI to assist...
Many business lawsuits relate to contractual issues. Businesses negotiate a variety of different types of contracts, which they then use to manage their operations or protect their intellectual property. If one party to a contract fails to fulfill their obligations or...
Parents with estate plans frequently choose to leave resources for their children. Children have a right of inheritance if their parents die without a will. If a parent drafts a will, they have the authority to decide what each of their beneficiaries inherits. Many...
When people think about estate planning, they usually think about the money, house or other assets they will leave behind. However, a truly comprehensive estate plan is about more than just that. What else can your estate plan do? Your estate plan can provide...
Individuals planning real estate transactions may need help setting terms that properly protect them. Frequently, the main consideration buyers focus on when preparing an offer is the price for the property. They want to offer a competitive amount that they can...
Estate planning is often associated with leaving an inheritance for a spouse or children. However, even individuals with no spouse or children can benefit from putting their affairs in order. Whether an individual wants to provide for extended family, friends,...
When someone passes away, their belongings and responsibilities don't just vanish. In Washington, an executor is named to manage the probate process if the deceased has left a will. Starting the probate process The probate process begins when the executor files the...