When it comes to estate planning, many people recognize the critical role that a spouse plays in one's estate. For example, many people decide to name their spouse as the person to manage their estate in the event that they pass away, and people often hand over their...
Month: February 2020
Writing your last will and testament: What you should know
Creating a last will and testament is not confined to those planning their retirement or making final life arrangements. You may not think about writing your will when you get married or have your first child. However, financial and estate planning professionals...
Does Medicare cover assisted living?
One of the biggest benefits of modern medical science is that it is allowing many of us to live longer. Of course, having more time to enjoy our golden years and be with our grandchildren is a major plus, but there are some things that need to be considered when...
Reports of elder abuse in Washington State reach all-time high
Washington’s elderly population has seen a significant increase in episodes of abuse. As determined by the Evergreen State’s Department of Social and Health Services and reported by K5 King-TV News, reports of abuse more than tripled during the years between 2012 and...
Estate planning following a divorce
People in Seattle are encouraged to see to their estate planning early on in their adult lives, and then make modifications to those plans as their circumstances change. Yet as one approaches their senior years, they might think that any major changes that would...