When Washington residents are setting up their estates, they're making careful choices about who their beneficiaries will be and how their estate will pay out once they're gone. They want to make sure that their loved ones are well taken care of when they're no longer...
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Is technology destroying your marriage?
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...
When is it the right choice to keep the house in a divorce?
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...
Why do I need an estate plan?
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...
Should the same person serve as your executor and trustee?
When estate planning, you need to make a number of important decisions. It can take time to come to the right decisions, and in some cases, you may have a difficult time knowing which is right. From the types of planning tools you use to the people you put in charge...
Before you opt for just a will, consider the uses of a trust
As you prepare to start your estate planning journey, you may think that a simple plan will be enough for you. After all, you may live by modest means, and though you have a few significant assets you may want to leave to loved ones, you believe that a will can cover...
Discussing important estate planning documents with your parent
As your parent ages, you may have more and more concerns about his or her well-being. While you may not have any problem stepping in and making important decisions on his or her behalf if that time comes, you know that you need legal authority to do so. Though you...
What will happen to the family business after your divorce?
If you and your spouse are business partners facing divorce, among your major concerns is no doubt the fate of the company.The business will likely become the focal point of the property division phase of your divorce. Here are three options for you to consider: 1....
Only 18% of older Americans have this estate planning trio
Virtually everyone knows what a will is and how it works, but this understanding has not motivated everyone to actually create one. CNBC reports that only 55% of people over 55 years old have a will. The numbers are likely lower for those who are younger and...
Key facts about wills and trusts
Estate plans can be quite beneficial. However, if people do not fully understand the aspects of the tools available to them, they may not garner the full benefit.While most people are more familiar with wills being a part of proper estate plans, trusts may be...
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