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For as long as I’ve practiced law in Washington, female clients have executed Health Care…

In 2022, I wrote about a concept that remains just as important today: a family…

Have you ever considered how you would like to be remembered after you pass away?…

Generally, an attorney represents an estate administrator or personal representative from the time the initial probate…

The landscape of estate planning is shifting again, thanks to recent changes in federal estate…

This spring, the Washington Attorney General's office filed a complaint against various individuals, business entities, and…

Ever heard of a “Crummey Trust” and immediately thought it sounded… well, crummy? You’re not…

It’s summer in Seattle. And naturally, as you enjoy summer's warmth and colors, your mind…

Estate planning often brings up one critical question: what exactly is the estate tax? According…

Gene Balk, also known as the Seattle Times’s “FYI Guy,” recently wrote an article entitled…