Informational Blogs

Fortunately and unfortunately at the same time, the Internet is a big place. Today (October 3, 2016) , our firm received 2 phone calls from 2 different people in 2 different States presenting the following fact pattern. A similar occurrence happened on February 20, 2015: Apparently someone is randomly calling people and claiming to be attorney "Christopher Benson." The caller…Read More

Attorney Christopher A. Benson is rated as "Superb" by AVVO with a rating of 9.5 among all attorneys nationally. Mr. Benson has law office locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Arizona and is admitted to practice in all four States. The goal of estate planning is to give you peace of mind in knowing that you have taken care of…Read More

2 Common Questions: (1) What Is Probate in Washington;  And (2) Do I Have To File A Probate For My Spouse or Loved One? If you have recently lost a loved one, we understand what you are experiencing because everyone at our firm has lost someone close to them and then had to handle the details of taking care of…Read More

Three "Big Picture" Questions You Need to Ask When Planning Your Estate When starting down the path of getting your life organized and putting the necessary legal documents in place to take care of events that occur in every person's life, just think about the "Big Picture" at first. What usually prevents people from getting started on estate planning is…Read More

When a couple has joint accounts, both spouses are not required to file bankruptcy—one spouse can still file for bankruptcy as an individual. The non-filing spouse may still benefit from speaking with a bankruptcy attorney. All community income, assets and liabilities need to be listed in the bankruptcy even if only one spouse filed bankruptcy. When you decided to become…Read More

The simple answer is: It is all relevant and unique to each person's situation. If you are behind on your bills, in collection or getting your wages garnished, then filing a bankruptcy to stop the craziness and get some breathing space may be a great idea for you. Here is the good news: we offer a free consultation to find…Read More

There are Five main factors that influence whether an individual can or should file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy: Are you getting your wages or bank account garnished, your income level, the type of debt you owe, how much property you own, and if you are at risk of losing vital services, like power, shelter, or transportation. First, your…Read More

This post is to provide notice to all of our clients and friends that there is a huge telephone scam going on across the country. Please share it with your friends. Here is the set up: An automated voice calls you and says " This is X from the IRS. The IRS is preparing to file a lawsuit against you…Read More

You can’t plan an estate, make a will, or establish a trust without answering three key questions. These questions create the foundation of documents such as living wills, medical directives, and trusts. Before you begin your estate planning, answer these three important questions: Whom do you want to inherit your assets? The answer to this question can and will change…Read More

The key is to take the first step and meet with an experienced estate planning attorney. Our firm offers a free initial consultation in person or over the telephone for your convenience. From there, we can guide you through the process quickly and efficiently. For most people, estate planning has very little to do with wealth. Estate Planning has to…Read More