While you may understandably be hesitant to contemplate arranging your own funeral and burial, there are compelling reasons to incorporate funeral planning into your comprehensive estate plan. In fact, it can be your final gift to the people you love. The attorneys at Legacy Estate Planning, LLC explain how funeral planning can be a gift […]
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How Long Do I Have to Wait for My Inheritance in Washington State?
Discovering that you are entitled to an inheritance can evoke mixed emotions. On one hand, you are poised to receive something of personal or monetary value; on the other hand, the realization is often accompanied by the passing of someone close to you. Once informed of your entitlement to an inheritance, the natural curiosity arises […]
Estate Planning Lessons from the Movies – Part I
It’s rare that a movie centers on an archaic estate planning issue, but that’s exactly what Martin Scorsese’s latest film does. Recently Killers of the Flower Moon was released in theaters to critical acclaim. That’s no surprise. The surprise is that the central conflict of the movie focuses on several Estate Planning issues and provides real-life lessons for all of us.
What Everyone Should Know about Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Over the last several decades the senior demographic in the United States has increased dramatically. Experts predict that by 2050 the number of older Americans (65+) will outnumber their younger (21 and younger) counterparts for the first time in history. Sadly, the increase in older Americans has come with an increase in incidences of elder […]
Fiduciary Roles in Your Estate Plan Are More Important Than You May Realize
During the creation of your estate plan, you will be required to make numerous decisions. Some of those decisions will seem relatively unimportant; however, others will have a direct impact on the success – or failure – of your overall estate plan. Among the more important decisions you will make are those that involve choosing […]
