Is a Will an Estate Plan? If you own real estate in Washington, it may be a "bad" estate plan because your family will have to hire a lawyer and go through the court probate process.Watch our latest video concerning Wills and real estate in Washington: How to Make an Estate Plan There are several elements to an estate plan…Read More

What is the Washington state estate tax rate? Inheritance tax? A common question we receive is: Does Washington State have an inheritance tax or probate tax? In the law, words matter.  Therefore, as your read the answers and responses below, the end result might feel the same (i.e. pay a tax); but how you arrive at the result is technically…Read More

How Often Should I Update My Will? Once you have a will or trust on file, you may think you are done with future estate planning. However, there are several circumstances that have nothing to do with you, and a few that do that could necessitate a change. 5 Reasons to Review Your Will or Trust Major changes in your…Read More