Mark A. Brown, P.S., Attorney at Law
Seattle, Washington
After 45 years of practice, I am closing my office effective July 31, 2022. I will continue to work from my home on some residual matters; and will be available to do some estate planning and administration, as well as assisting existing clients on smaller matters. However, I want to spend more time with my wife, our children and our grandchildren.
You can reach me by e-mail at mabrown@markabrownlaw.com; and by phone at 206.686.4466.
I remain grateful for the opportunity to assist my clients over the years. It has been wonderful getting to know you and your families.
– Mark
Many Washington state residents use trusts as an estate planning tool. A trust is flexible and can take effect during life (living trust) or after death. Trusts shield assets from probate and offer tax advantages. A living trust takes place during the trustor’s life....
There is no question about it, divorce is stressful. With that said, it may be even more stressful depending on where you live and your family's situation. If, for example, you are an individual who is separating from a partner with whom you share children and are in...
Traditionally, the courts have treated pets as property in divorce cases. However, in many parts of the country judges are beginning to reconsider the way they handle who gets custody of the family pet. How might these changing attitudes affect your divorce and what...
When you think of long-term estate planning, you likely focus on the security of your children or grandchildren. However, you may need to consider helping your parents, too. Communicating with your parents about creating a plan for their assets helps eliminate...
When planning your estate, you may have questions about whether it will have to go through probate. With this process, the court supervises your designated representative as he or she settles your affairs. Review the criteria that determine whether your Washington...
The division of assets can be one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce. Unfortunately, some people attempt to hide assets from their spouses to avoid equitable distribution during divorce proceedings. If you think your spouse is attempting to hide assets,...
The internet has likely changed how you live your daily life over the past few years. You may use the internet constantly throughout your day for work, school or entertainment purposes. According to the Pew Research Center, only 7% of adults in the U.S. today do not...
Cellphones, computers, tablets and other devices may seem to make your life easier. You may even have a smart house in Washington that you can control through a handheld device or by speaking to a digital assistant. It is an exciting time in which to live because...
If you are going through a divorce, you probably have many questions about how this process is going to change your life. One of your main priorities is where you are going to live and whether you will have to move. In fact, you may prefer to keep your family...
For many, having an estate plan means writing a will to distribute one's assets after death. This is certainly an important part of planning your estate. You want to make sure your loved ones obtain their fair share of what you leave behind and that you articulate any...
[nf_tp_form redirect_id=0 form_id=2]