by Steve King | Mar 20, 2018 | Did you know?, will
For your will to have been validly executed, if you are signing it in Washington, it has to meet the legal requirements for a will under Washington law. If your will doesn’t meet the legal requirements, then you really don’t have a will. If your will is not valid,...
by Steve King | Feb 27, 2018 | Did you know?, estate tax
Using a gift list to supplement your will While a gift list can’t replace your will, using a gift list and a will together is a great way to add flexibility to your estate planning. When you do your estate planning, you may want to leave a specific item to someone. ...
by Steve King | Feb 20, 2018 | Did you know?, probate
Did you know that when you die, your heirs and beneficiaries may be able to use a small estate affidavit instead of a probate to transfer your assets? While small estate affidavits are very useful, there are some limitations on when affidavits can be used and who can...
by Steve King | Feb 11, 2018 | Did you know?, estate planning
When you die, what will happen to your pet? Hopefully you’ve picked out someone to take care of your pet, but how do you know that that person will actually care for your pet the way you want? Another thing to consider is that caring for a pet can be expensive. ...
by Steve King | Feb 8, 2018 | Did you know?, estate planning
Did you know that you can make a gift of property to a minor without needing to set up a trust? While trusts are a great way to hold property for a minor, there are situations where a trust may be a bit of overkill, or sometimes a gift or bequest is made before a...
