Aug
17
Get an online will prepared by a Washington State attorney without the inconvenience of going to an attorneys office or trying to find time to schedule an appointment. My Virtual Law Office offers my clients the ability to work with me online at their convenience to prepare a customized estate plan to meet their specific …
May
06
What are some ways to reduce the hassle of estate planning? Are there ways that a wills and trusts lawyer can improve convenience for his client without reducing the effectiveness of his representation? What about the use of LegalZoom, prepared fill-in-the-blank wills or other discount online services? It is my belief that estate planning is …
Apr
29
Your estate plan should be updated after major life events to ensure that the language in your estate planning documents (wills, powers of attorney, trusts, etc) reflect your personal and financial situation and properly handle the new possibilities created by changes in your life. Your estate planning attorney should be able to handle any necessary …
Apr
13
What happens when a non-U.S. relative leaves you an inheritance in their will? Will special inheritance taxes be due on the bequest? Are there restrictions on bringing money into the U.S.? I have prepared a quick guide below to helping U.S. citizens and residents deal with the situation when they inherit money from a foreign …
Apr
08
The good news is that there are lots of attorneys in Seattle who can help you with your will and other estate planning needs. Picking the right attorney for you depends on several factors and ultimately comes down to personality fit. Because you have so many choices of who to go with, no one should …
Apr
05
The Good News: Beneficial Changes to Federal Law for 2011 and 2012 After months of negotiations following the lapse of the Federal estate tax for 2010, Congress finally got around to enacting new estate tax rules at the end of last year. On December 17, 2010, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation …
Mar
29
Frankly, just about everyone should have a will. A will allows for your family and friends to deal with your estate easily and as stress-free as possible during a difficult time. A will is a simple and concise way to inform those you love how you want your assets distributed and protects your interests even …
Mar
29
Hello and welcome to my blog. I intend to periodically post information/articles/anecdotes about the law in Washington as it relates to estate planning and probate. I will also be using this blog as a discussion about my practice, starting on my own and utilizing technology to reduce costs, broaden access to affordable legal advice and …