by Steve King | May 8, 2018 | Did you know?
When you die, someone has to decide what to do about the disposition of your remains (i.e., whether you are buried, cremated, or some other option). You can make the decision while you are alive, but you need to do it in a way that conforms to Washington state law or...
by Steve King | Apr 16, 2018 | Did you know?, estate planning
Washington is a community property state, but what does that mean? In Washington, the property owned by a person who is married (I’m using marriage and spouse in this post, but the same rules apply to a couple in a state registered domestic partnership) falls into...
by Steve King | Mar 30, 2018 | Did you know?, probate
Do you know what happens if you lose your will? You may have a safe, a filing cabinet, or a fireproof box where you keep all of your important papers. When you die, your executor needs to file your original will with the court to open the probate of your estate, but...
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...
