estate planning
So I’m a Personal Representative…Now What?
If you are like the majority of people, you’re probably not even sure what it means to be an executor, known as a Personal Representative in the state of Washington. If you look to Merriam Webster for an answer, you’ll find something like the following: “(T)he person appointed by a testator to execute a will.” But what…
Read MoreUsing a Testamentary Trust to Provide for Grandchildren’s’ Education
When grandparents begin the estate planning process, often they want to leave money to their grandchildren in a will. However, what are the best options to leave money to grandchildren when the grandparent wants to make sure that those funds are used for the child’s college expenses and not blown on unnecessary or frivolous extravagances?…
Read MoreDigital Legacy
Your internet passwords, combinations, and other secure information is important information that becomes part of your legacy when you die. Your legacy is whatever assets and property you leave behind after you die. In today’s digital age that includes email accounts, online bank accounts, user names, passwords, automatic payments, and the list goes on. Even…
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