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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...
When you file a tax return with the IRS, you do so with the idea of providing accurate and complete information. However, no matter how much time you put into your tax return, the IRS still has the ability to choose it for an audit. There is no surefire way to prevent...
Your estate plan is what your loved ones will follow to distribute your assets when you pass away, but there are other points that you must include in it. All adults, regardless of age or wealth status, should have a plan in place. Thinking about what you want to...
Wills and trusts are two vital components of an estate plan, but there is more to think about when you're getting everything in order. You need to think about your final days so that you can determine how you will protect your interests. Setting up plans for your...
Starting a business is the American dream. As your own boss, you get to call all the shots. Not to mention the fact that you have more control of your personal growth, professional growth and income. It's critical to take these five steps when starting your first...
