G’day mates! I am back from the land Down Under. After visiting Tasmania, I enjoyed exploring Melbourne and Sydney – including attending the Australian Open, sampling delicious ciders at Hillbilly Cider in the Blue Mountains, and checking out the surfers and scenic beach walks at Manly Beach.
But, it’s back to work now! On February 9, Sherry joined Jeanne Marie Clavere, Senior Professional Responsibility Counsel for the Washington State Bar Association, to co-present a continuing legal education program focused on ethics, specifically Professional Responsibility and Client Communications. How should an attorney communicate with a client who has diminished capacity? And what are an attorney’s responsibilities in maintaining client confidentiality if well-meaning family members attempt to communicate on that client’s behalf? Sherry and Jeanne Marie addressed these questions, and more, during this ethics presentation.
In addition, I was recently quoted in the Winter 2022/2023 edition of Healthy Pet magazine, in its article “Estate Planning: How to Make Sure Your Pet Will be Cared for.” Although the article contained an error because I did not recommend that pets be cared for through contracts with friends, it nonetheless sets forth some helpful tips on estate planning considerations to ensure the best care possible for your pets.
Also, February is a big month for our most valuable team member – Roger! Our Office Morale Leader will celebrate his 14th birthday on February 18th with extra treats, pets, and a new ceramic drinking fountain! Happy Birthday Roger! You always make us smile!
We’re making some changes to the frequency of this newsletter. We’ll continue posting our blogs to our social media platforms each month, but you can find them in your inbox, along with our other firm updates, on a quarterly basis. You will hear from us again in our spring newsletter in April!
As always, I would love to hear your questions and comments. If you have any questions about our firm and the work we do, please contact us or visit our website.
Recent Updates from Our Blog
I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane
While you might not think that estate planning goes hand in hand with vacation planning, Stacey shares some important things you may want to consider before you board that plane.
The Unexpected Vacation Purchase
Say you go on an international vacation, fall in love with the destination, and make a snap decision to buy a local property. When you get home, you’ll have some legal planning to consider as Stacey explains.
Lessons from Lisa Marie Presley’s Estate
Sherry digs in to the mud being flung at Graceland in her latest post. Family feuds, public scandals, and “who knew what when” add to the drama playing out with Lisa Marie Presley’s revocable trust, which is now being challenged by her mother in court.
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