When couples with children divorce, the process of separation becomes significantly more complex. When parents are not in agreement about support payments, they must follow the court-ordered agreements. However, situations can change, leading to modifications of child...
When elderly family members can no longer care for themselves, a guardian or power of attorney may step in to assist. While both types of assistance sound similar, there is one significant advantage of a power of attorney: control. Guardianships When someone can no...
Both revocable and irrevocable trusts are excellent estate planning tools. Each is beneficial in different situations. When planning your estate, consider your objective in creating the trust to determine which option works for you. Irrevocable trusts Washington State...
When you think about estate planning, the first thing to come to your mind is probably a will. However, arranging a trust might be preferable to writing a will in some situations. A will dictates the distribution of an estate after an individual's death. A trust...
A divorce is not an easy thing to go through, but it is much easier than it used to be. For decades, to get divorced in the U.S., you had to prove that your spouse did something to provide grounds to end the marriage. This was known as fault divorce. The only reasons...
As a parent, you likely think of guardianship in terms of your children. The fact is, a guardianship action in Washington probably pertains to an older person. When a person no longer has the physical or mental capacity to handle day-to-day care, a court may step in...
Probate is not a requirement in Washington. This means that probate only happens if someone requests it. However, there are certain exceptions and legitimate reasons for filing probate. If you have questions about probate assets in Washington, this article provides a...
As divorcing parents, you want your children to experience the least amount of stress and anxiety as they move to the next stage of their lives. Consequently, many couples choose mediation over litigation. The focus on communication is one-way mediation can help...
Probate is a legal process used by courts to distribute the assets of a person after death. Some people choose to take steps to avoid the probate process during estate planning. What are the benefits of avoiding probate? How probate works Probate courts usually handle...
If you and your husband or wife have a history of disagreeing, you may not be able to reach a divorce settlement that is acceptable to each of you. With a contested divorce, you ask a judge to weigh in on the division of marital assets, spousal support, child custody,...