Estate Planning Amid COVID-19 As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, it has many people thinking about their mortality and how their families will cope if the unthinkable happens. If those thoughts have been swirling through your mind, you can ease your worries by taking a close look at your estate plan — or creating one if you are not already More
Trial to Clarify Evidence Used in Dismissing TEDRA Petition At the trial court involving the validity of a will, a judge ruled that the decedent’s siblings were the rightful heirs. However, the appeals court (In re the Matter of the Estate Of Cecilia Brost) wants clarification on the evidence the court relied on to make that decision. Stepchildren Filed a TEDRA Petition The Trust More
Prince Nelson’s Estate To Release New Recordings Now that a judge has voided a licensing agreement between the deceased signer and Universal Music Group, estate executors are poised to release some “mind-blowing” material, according to Spotify’s Troy Carter. The pop star “practically lived in a recording studio,” he added. So, it was not surprising to find some high-quality unreleased songs. The release More
Five Things You Need To Do To Provide For A Surviving Spouse Many people think that estate planning consists largely of drafting documents and keeping them in safe places. Attorneys do spend the lion’s share of their time on such important matters, because these documents are your only voice once you die. But there’s also a very practical component to the work we do. Hopefully, this post More
Why A Washington Attorney Should Do Your Will Most people either do not have a will or have outdated wills that do not meet their current needs. Some people have the opposite problem. They may have drawn up wills when they first got married, forgot about them, and then made other wills later in life. This issue often creates protracted and expensive probate More
Creating a Valid Will for Your Estate A will is a legally binding statement directing who will receive your property at your death. If you do not have a will, the state will determine how your property is distributed. Wills are complicated but essential. It is important to leave your assets in capable hands. By creating a valid will you can also More
Should I Turn Down Property Left to Me in a Will? Once upon a time, it was unheard of for a family member to decline a piece of property bequeathed to them by a deceased loved one, but today, it is becoming more and more common for individuals to do just that. With the housing marketing on perpetually shaky ground, and property taxes at an all More
Washington Estate Taxes 101 What is an estate tax? An estate tax is “a tax on the right to transfer property at the time of death.” An estate tax does not apply to everyone’s estate; whether it applies to you depends on the total value of your estate. How rich do I have to be for the estate tax More
Man’s Best Friend Needs to be Cared for After Death Too Older Americans may decide to adopt a pet to keep them company after their children have grown up or their spouses have died. Pets are particularly well suited for the elderly, as their presence can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, increase physical activity, and reduce depression and loneliness. However, in such a situation, it is More
Should I Include My Funeral Plans in my Will? Many famous people have specified their wishes for their funerals in their wills. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry requested that his ashes be sent to a satellite orbiting Earth. His remains were sent into space on a memorial flight in 1997. In contrast, famed author Charles Dickens asked that “no public announcement be made of More