Happy summer! I hope you have been able to get away, recharge, or do whatever it is that you like to do best. Sherry has been busy doing what she does best – teaching lawyers about estate planning! On April 19, Sherry gave a lunchtime presentation to the South Sound Planned Giving Council about the Washington’s Electronic Wills Act. The live presentation happened over Zoom, but that did not prevent audience members from engaging in a lively and thoughtful discussion about electronic wills.
Later that month, on April 28, Sherry facilitated a discussion group at the popular Personal Estate Planning for the 99% continuing legal education program for attorneys, hosted by the King County Bar Association. Her interactive group brainstormed about how to draft provisions in estate planning documents based on various hypothetical scenarios.
As a virtual office, we relish the times we get to spend together in person. Earlier this month we met up for happy hour at Lantern Brewing. We enjoyed trying some new beers and eating excellent food at Burger Planet!
We have six great blog posts to share with you this month, including Sherry’s discussion of Washington’s new capital gains tax that went into effect last spring.
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
Why You Should Pay Attention to Forum Selection Clauses
A Forum Selection Clause determines where you can file a lawsuit, and that can be a big deal. Sherry explains.
What does a Probate Guardian ad Litem do? Part 2
In Part 2 of this blog series, Stacey discusses what happens now that the fictitious Susie has been appointed by the court to administer Raymond’s estate.
Anticipating the Future: Can You Prearrange for a Potential Contract Change?
Using Sound Transit construction delays as an example, Sherry delves into the importance of drafting a clear and well-provisioned contract.
The Great Red & Blue Divide – Does it Produce Better Lawyers?
Seeing the world from a different perspective is important for all of us, but it’s especially critical for attorneys. Stacey explains.
What You Should Know About Washington’s Capital Gains Tax
Now that the Washington Supreme Court has ruled it can stand, it’s time to dig into the details of Washington’s new capital gains tax.
Do the Trustee and the Guardian have to be the same person?
Every parent wants to ensure their minor children are taken care of should something bad happen. Stacey explains why dividing financial and caregiving duties could be advantageous.
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