Not many people want to think about what happens when they die, but when it comes to estate planning, it is important. One of the factors to consider is who will manage your estate, and you should choose this individual, known as the executor, with care. The role of...
Estate Planning
When should you review your estate plan?
After creating your estate plan, it is likely a load off of your shoulders. But unfortunately, managing your estate does not end with the creation of this plan. In fact, you must stay on top of updating it indefinitely. In order to update your plan, you need to do an...
Choosing a health care proxy
Unexpected illnesses or injuries or simply the effects of age and time may bring about situations in which people can no longer speak or make decisions for themselves. Having advance care directives in place may help them indicate their preferences for medical care in...
Intestate succession in Washington
Most people in Washington may simply assume that their loved ones will get around to creating their estate plans (without any prompting whatsoever). Yet statistics show that is often not the case. Indeed, according to information shared by Forbes Magazine, less than...
What areas of your estate plan should you focus on in review?
When attempting to review your estate plan, you can easily feel overwhelmed or even lost. After all, it took you a long time to build the plan. Looking over it once every few years may feel like a daunting task. Fortunately, there are ways for you to streamline it and...
Drafting and validating a living will in Washington
No one wants to consider the possibility that a medical emergency may arise. Yet, there is always a chance that you will become incapacitated. A Washington living will allows you to dictate what you want to happen in the event that you are unable to vocalize your...
How do you discuss your will with your loved ones?
In life, you invest your time toward cultivating and maintaining your estate. To maintain this after your death, you put just as much thought into your estate plan and will. But after you create it, you cannot just let it sit. You should consider discussing it with...
Choosing a good trustee
When it comes to appointing a trustee, there are a few things you may want to consider. While choosing your closest friends or family members may be your initial thought, these considerations can help you determine if they are the right fit. Are they good with...
How can you talk to your family about your will?
You put time, effort and money into your estate. You also put the same amount of care into your estate plan and all that goes along with it. But when it comes time to tell your family, are you ready? Many people struggle to talk to their families about their estate...
How may I make sure doctors will follow my health care wishes?
Without naming a trusted agent through an advanced health care directive, you may not receive the medical treatment of your choice. Your spouse or adult children may have the responsibility of making end-of-life decisions in the event of your illness or...