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Probates for Profit? Blog

Probates for Profit?

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

Stacey RombergAugust 12, 2025

What is a “Crummey Trust”? (Hint: It’s Better Than It Sounds) Blog

What is a “Crummey Trust”? (Hint: It’s Better Than It Sounds)

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

Marisa RussellJuly 22, 2025

Summer 2025: Beach, Sun, Margaritas, . . . and Estate Tax Changes?! Blog

Summer 2025: Beach, Sun, Margaritas, . . . and Estate Tax Changes?!

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

Stacey RombergJuly 8, 2025

Big Changes to Washington’s Estate Tax in 2025 Blog

Big Changes to Washington’s Estate Tax in 2025

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

Marisa RussellJune 24, 2025

Single? Male? There’s an Estate Plan Waiting for You . . . Blog

Single? Male? There’s an Estate Plan Waiting for You . . .

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

Stacey RombergJune 10, 2025

Red or Blue – the Only Significant Difference Between States? Blog

Red or Blue – the Only Significant Difference Between States?

As Americans, we live in a geographically polarized environment. Although a handful of states, the…

Stacey RombergMay 19, 2025

Standing Up for a Law Firm Neighbor and Colleague Blog

Standing Up for a Law Firm Neighbor and Colleague

As a virtual law firm, we maintain a mailbox on Greenwood Ave. N. in Seattle.…

Stacey RombergApril 15, 2025

How Much is Enough? Cost Considerations in Funding Pet Trusts & Pet Distributions. Blog

How Much is Enough? Cost Considerations in Funding Pet Trusts & Pet Distributions.

When this post comes out, my much-loved cat, Roger (who is also our Office Morale…

Stacey RombergMarch 11, 2025

Why Losing a Will Can Be Worse than Losing Your Car Keys Blog

Why Losing a Will Can Be Worse than Losing Your Car Keys

Losing your car keys is no fun. If you lack a spare, you’ll need to…

Stacey RombergFebruary 11, 2025

2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Washington Small Business Owners Blog

2025 New Year’s Resolutions for Washington Small Business Owners

Happy New Year! It’s 2025, and many small business owners are planning to improve their…

Stacey RombergJanuary 14, 2025