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When you own a property in Washington and want to leave it to a loved one after your death, one way to do so involves something called a transfer-on-death deed. A way to leave your home behind to someone without listing it in a will, the transfer-on-death deed offers...
While estate planning is important for everyone, it is of particular concern if you are part of a blended family. You or your spouse may have children from a previous relationship as well as with each other. If you do not have an estate plan or it is insufficiently...
While a tax audit can seem daunting, cooperating with the IRS can help the process go as smoothly as possible. You should closely follow the instructions you receive on all official communications about your audit. These five errors can prolong the process of your...
Most working Americans must file tax returns every year. Those who fail to do so may face serious repercussions. If you have yet to file your tax return and the deadline has passed, you may be wondering how to handle the situation and fulfill your obligations as soon...
Many Washington state residents choose to bypass probate by leaving the entire estate to the surviving spouse. Depending on your circumstances, this arrangement, called a community property agreement, may not be appropriate for your estate. These are the common issues...
There are quite a few companies running advertisements these days claiming to provide debt relief. Most of these ‘services’ provide no debt eliminations but instead can charge the consumer hundreds (or thousands) of dollars in fees resulting in higher debt than...
Do you have an heir who just does not know how to handle their money? They always seem to spend everything that they have. They make purchases that you think are unneeded and unwise. You have tried to teach them how to budget and save, but it never seems to click. As...
Most American households are only a few bad weeks away from financial insolvency. Many households don't have adequate emergency funds to cover their mortgage for several months, to say nothing of the other debts and expenses that families incur through daily life....
The internet is full of "do-it-yourself" forms for estate planning and last wills. From cookie-cutter power of attorney documents to questionable last wills, these documents can lead some people into a false sense of security. In addition to potentially not standing...
Brining a new baby into the world is a joy for parents, but it also brings up new responsibilities. A primary one is that you have to know that your child will be taken care of if something happens to you. Setting up your estate plan, and keeping your child in mind...
