A revocable living trust is a legal document that allows you (the grantor) to transfer your assets into a trust during your lifetime. The trust assets are managed by a trustee of your choosing and, upon your death, the assets are distributed to the beneficiaries you...
Leaving an inheritance to minors in Washington State requires careful consideration and planning to ensure that their best interests are protected. Here's a brief guide on how to handle this situation, focusing on some key aspects and considerations: 1. Create a Will...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
https://youtu.be/qVRJ57pK244 If you have past due debts that are in collections, or maybe you know there is a lawsuit against you to collect on a debt, one of the first questions you may have is whether or not your income an be garnished. In today's video,...
In Washington State, a will can indeed be handwritten, but it is subject to certain requirements to be considered valid. Handwritten wills are known as "holographic wills," and while they can be legally recognized, they must meet specific criteria to ensure their...
If you own a home and are considering filing for bankruptcy, one of the first questions probably is "Can I keep my home?" And if you're reading things online (which we all do), you may have read some scary stories about how people lost their home in a bankruptcy. It...
You’re getting ready to sell your home, and you realize that you have to complete the Seller Disclosure Form (also known as Form 17). Or maybe you're a buyer, and have been provided with the Seller Disclosure Form, but you have no idea what it means and it seems...
