An executor is a person entrusted with the responsibility of managing a person’s affairs after they pass on. In some cases, this is a big task. In other cases, there is not much that goes into it. This all depends on the situation that the deceased has left behind. In addition to ensuring that assets […]
Wills & Trusts
Should You Have a Will in Bellevue?
Despite the fact that people are living longer than ever before, one thing remains the same: everybody is going to pass on at some point in time. With this in mind, it is hard to imagine why so many Americans die without a valid will. Simply put, everyone needs a will. No matter who you […]
Pour-over Wills Can Help Complete Your Trust
When considering options for estate planning, the terms used can be confusing: wills, trusts, power of attorney, living will. But one that is not as common is pour-over will. While most people make a choice between a will and a trust, a pour-over will actually works with a trust to make sure that everything that […]
Tips for avoiding a will contest
Probably one of the most easily avoided types of lawsuit is the will contest. While it may be an attempt to get more assets than other family members, many times it is as much about the principle of equal treatment. Unless there is some type of undue influence that can be proven, chances are that […]
This is not your mother’s estate planning
While estate planning seems to be far down the priority list of most people, it seems to be even more likely with older women. Female baby boomers seem to have followed in the footsteps of their mothers, assuming that estate planning and finances are for fathers and husbands. But things have changed significantly for the […]
