Webinar – Transfer on Death Deeds in Washington
April 4th, 2024 Beresford Booth attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about Transfer on Death Deeds in Washington. Read More
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What is a Probate and Should I Be Afraid of It?
The purpose of this article is to summarize the process of probate and to introduce ideas that we will explain in greater detail in later posts. In its simplest terms, probate is a process where a court gives a person the authority to act on behalf of an estate to administer the estate. Administration of… Read More
Webinar – Demystifying Nonintervention Powers: Understand Why Probate Process in WA Is Not Daunting
March 7th, 2024 Beresford Booth attorney Emily Y. Tyson-Shu discusses nonintervention powers and the probate process. Read More
Recent Washington Legislative Update concerning Estate Planning and Probate – Part 2
Since the Uniform Electronic Wills Act took effect on January 1, 2022, allowing a Will to be executed in electronic form, the Washington State Legislature is further pondering during this year’s legislative session on the possibility of having other estate planning documents to be executed in electronic form. The Senate Bill 5787 (2023-24) (now, the… Read More
Is it Legal to Scatter Cremated Human Remains in the State of Washington?
The short answer is yes, but there are requirements. A person who is legally entitled to control the disposition of human remains by scattering may do so without a permit. That person could be the person whose ashes are involved if they signed a document, properly witnessed, that expressed their wishes. If that person did… Read More
Recent Washington Legislative Update concerning Estate Planning and Probate – Part 1
While the WA Legislature is currently in regular sessions, multiple bills are under review for consideration, and, once enacted, may change current practices to estate planning and probate. This blog will discuss general bullet points on House Bill 1867 relating to eliminating the estate tax filing requirement involving a qualifying familial residence. In general, if… Read More
Webinar – What Is Probate? Do You Need One?
February 8th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Joshua G. R. Curtis talks about What Is Probate? Do You Need One? Read More
Webinar – What Is a Durable Power of Attorney, and How Does It Work?
January 11th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Per E. Oscarsson discusses what a durable power of attorney is and how it works. Read More
Federal Annual Gift Tax Exclusion for 2024
Federal law imposes a tax on gifts made in excess of a specific amount in a calendar year to a specific recipient (known as a “donee”). That tax is usually paid by the donor (the giver) of the gift. The specific amount is known as the annual gift exclusion. The annual gift exclusion is $17,000… Read More