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September 16th, 2021 attorney Sarah Smith discusses "Who is In Charge? (As Dictated by Will, Trust, or Intestacy Laws)". Read More

As I described in my previous post, Washington enacted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RCW Chapter 11.120) (the “Act”) that allows a Washington user of digital assets (such as e-mail, social media, etc.) to provide directions giving, limiting, or denying a designated fiduciary access to their accounts.  The user can allow… Read More

August 19th, 2021 attorneys Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith discuss Intestate Distribution and what happens if you don't have a will or trust. Read More

Many people have one or more social media accounts.  Many people have one or more e-mail accounts.  These accounts are used to communicate with others in one way or another.  Online banking is another type of account.  Often, the user of the account does not want anyone else to have access to their account.  But,… Read More

July 22nd, 2021 Attorneys Matthew Cruz, Per Oscarsson, and Sarah Smith discuss some of the common misconceptions around trusts and whether or not you might need one. Read More

June 24th, 2021 Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith discuss the benefits and consequences of having or not having a will. Read More

May 27th, 2021 Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith speak about community property and related estate planning. Read More

April 29th, 2021 Matthew J. Cruz, Per E. Oscarsson, and Sarah C. Smith discuss avoiding guardianship: the use of powers of attorney in estate planning. Read More

March 25th, 2021 Matthew J. Cruz, Per E. Oscarsson, and Sarah C. Smith discuss when the probate process is required and when it is not required. Read More