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Do You Have a Claim in a Probate?

BeresfordBooth | 11/14/2011
             The answer to that question may not be as simple as you might think.  Usually, you know if someone owes you money or some other obligation such as a personal guaranty of a third party’s debt.  But, what if the obligation is not yet due and payable when that person dies?  You might think… Read More

Avoiding Death Taxes – It’s Not Just For The “Rich”

Washington State Estate Planning Lawyer William O. Kessler | 8/11/2011
Most people do not like the idea of the government taking their money after they die.  But many people are unaware that: (a) if they died today, their heirs would be forced to pay state and federal estate taxes (“death taxes”), even if the deceased person is far from the typical definition of “wealthy;” and… Read More

Is Your Will Up-to-Date?

BeresfordBooth | 6/17/2011
          Many people have their Will prepared, sign it, and put it in their safe deposit box, thankful that they got it checked off their “to do” list.  But, that may be the last time the Will is seen until the person dies and it comes time for probate.  In the meantime, there may have… Read More