Seattle Disability & Elder Law Blog
What are mistakes to avoid while making estate plans?
Making estate plans can be a complicated affair. You could forget to include an asset in your will. You might fail to take advantage of an estate planning move that could better benefit your heirs. Fortunately, if you know about some estate planning pitfalls in...
Essential documents: What you need to plan your estate
Estate planning in Washington is essential, whether you have recently started a family or have just celebrated your retirement. It is important that your estate plan reflects the life you currently live, and you can update your plan periodically in the future if...
The importance of advance directives
People who want to create or update their estate plan as their lives change, they may need to review a variety of instructions, wishes or types of documents. An estate plan may include far more than a will or a trust alone. One element of estate planning that may be...
When is probate unnecessary?
In the state of Washington, it is common that you distribute assets after a time of probate. However, in various circumstances, this legal process is not necessary. Amount of money When a person passes away and leaves an estate behind, those items and...
Special education issues: getting your child’s needs met
It is important that children get a good education, but difficulties can get in the way. Physical challenges, developmental delays and behavioral issues may put your child at an academic disadvantage. All children in America have the right to a free appropriate...
Dealing with memory loss: Is it normal?
Everyone forgets something at some point. When you begin forgetting things and you are older, it can be frightening to think you may have dementia or a condition such as Alzheimer's disease. Before you start to worry too much, you should learn more about memory loss. ...
Estate plans, beneficiaries and uncertainty
For those creating an estate plan, there are often many different sources of stress and uncertainty. Whether a loved one has special needs or someone cannot decide which type of estate plan makes the most sense, our law firm realizes the pressures that many people...
Is it time to modify your estate plan?
Washington residents often think that creating an estate plan is all you need to do. Unfortunately, that is not the case. An estate plan needs to reflect your life in an accurate way. Because of that, you will come across times when you need to change your estate...
Do all estates enter the probate process?
When a close friend or family member passes away, there are a host of issues to reconcile. In addition to grieving the loss of a loved one, you must consider finalizing the estate and carrying out the deceased’s wishes. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the...
What are your options for trusts for special needs children?
For all parents, estate planning has a great significance. An estate plan provides you with reassurance that your children will have their needs met after you pass. When you have children with special needs, it is even more important. When planning ahead for children...
