The Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act establishes the process Washington uses to resolve estate and trust conflicts. The state strives to mediate these issues outside of court. Understanding the key tenets of TEDRA can help inform your estate plan or guide the...
Why should I not put my adult child on the deed to my home?
A lot of estate planning is for the purpose of avoiding probate or minimizing the amount of time that assets spend there. This makes sense: after all, if the assets are in probate they cannot benefit your beneficiaries. However, some gambits for avoiding probate are...
What are the two types of living trust?
The majority of Americans understand the purpose of a will. However, fewer people are familiar with the role that living trust can play in a complete estate plan. The correct use of a living trust can help your heirs avoid probate, and in some cases may help your...
