“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
What a season of change it has been for our firm! We are focusing on Socrates’s wise words. It’s been a busy time as Of Counsel Attorney Sherry Lueders departed from our firm in March. We wish her only the best in her new endeavors.
Now it’s on to building the new. Our team took a“spring break” and enjoyed an evening at a fun neighborhood cafe, Brimmer & Heeltap. We highly recommend it if you are in the Ballard area.
In other news, our beloved office mascot, Roger, must have put a bug in Patti Payne’s ear. She reached out and featured me in an article about estate planning for pets that recently ran in the Puget Sound Business Journal: How to provide for your furry friends when you’re planning your estate. Although I was pleased with the article, Roger was quite perturbed that the editor elected to use a canine vs. a feline as their featured image . . .
While in transition, I can assure you that all matters with your estates and businesses remain our top priority. We have some exciting milestones to celebrate this year, so stay tuned!
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
The Plot Thickens: Three Novels About Death and Tangible Personal Property
Sherry highlights three novels she recently read, each revolving around how tangible personal property is handled after someone dies.
A Probate Attorney Represents the Personal Representative. But How Does That Work?
Probates can present any number of sticky situations. Here, Stacey outlines three hypothetical instances of how a probate attorney can ethically work with the personal representative of an estate.
This Time You’ve Gone Too Far: When Does a Trustee Breach Their Fiduciary Duty?
A trustee can find themselves in hot water if they fail to honor the terms of the trust. Sherry, in her final blog post, shares a real-life example.
Burn Baby Burn – How to Revoke Your Will
Your friend betrays you. Your brother is a drug addict. Your daughter is a deadbeat. All of these situations can make you want to burn your Will to protect your estate. But is that the best plan?
Is it Really That Simple? Part 1
Oh, the many times Stacey has heard the words “my estate is simple.” Maybe yours is, but often there are a variety of unanticipated factors that add to the complexity.
Is it Really That Simple? Part 2
In the second post of this blog series, Stacey provides more examples of issues that may unexpectedly add to the twists and turns of developing an estate plan.
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