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Have Kids Under 18? Write a Love Letter Now.

Have Kids Under 18? Write a Love Letter Now.

I’m going to talk about sad things in this blog, like dying before your kids are 18...

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Beware the Joint Account

Beware the Joint Account

I’m not talking about joint accounts with your spouse. That’s not usually a problem, in my mind....

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Yeah, You Need A Will

Yeah, You Need A Will

Lots of people think they’re too young or too poor to have an estate plan (will, power...

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Hers/Mine/Ours - Community Property and Why It Matters

Hers/Mine/Ours - Community Property and Why It Matters

Most clients come into my office and already know that Washington is a community property state but...

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Estate Planning: The Best Christmas Gift For Your Kids

Estate Planning: The Best Christmas Gift For Your Kids

I often tell clients that they should get an estate plan done and wrap it up and...

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Reasons People Don’t Do Estate Planning

Reasons People Don’t Do Estate Planning

Everyone who prepares an estate plan says the same thing: “I’m so relieved to get this done...

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What Happens If You Don't Have a Will

What Happens If You Don't Have a Will

If you die “intestate” (without a Will), Washington State’s intestacy laws outline what happens. Here are some...

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When the Rich & Famous Fail to Plan

When the Rich & Famous Fail to Plan

Too often we read stories in the news about famous people who didn’t have an estate plan...

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