When you sign your Revocable Living Trust with our office, we ensure it is funded with your assets. But what happens afterwards? What if you acquire real estate we sign your estate plan, how do you ensure it is protected by your trust? And what happens if you don't...
Estate Planning
What Are Letters Testamentary And Why Do You Need It?
If you were named Personal Representative in someone's will, and you try to gain access to their assets, you may find that you are told that you need to open probate to obtain letters testamentary before you will be granted access to those assets. In Washington State,...
Our Five Step Estate Planning Process
Initial consultation During the initial consultation, you'll meet with Darcel to discuss your wants and needs for your estate plan, go over questions and concerns you have for your estate plan and the individuals listed in your estate plan, and what documents will be...
What Is A Self-Proving Will?
A self-proving will, also known as a self-proved will, is a legal document that includes an additional affidavit that is signed alongside the will itself. This affidavit serves to provide evidence of the will's validity and authenticity. In Washington State, like in...