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July 7th, 2022 attorney Per Oscarsson and special guest Mary Jones, CPA, from the Hagen Firm discuss Federal and Washington estate tax returns. Read More

June 9th, 2022 attorneys Per Oscarsson and Sarah Smith discuss health care directives. Read More

A personal representative or administrator of an estate stands in the shoes of the deceased person for the express purpose of wrapping up their worldly affairs.  The trustee of a trust is responsible for maintaining the property in the trust in a way that maximizes the benefit received by the beneficiaries of that trust.  In… Read More

May 12th, 2022 Per E. Oscarsson and Sarah C. Smith talk about Estate Planning in Real Estate, Houses, Vacation Properties and Investment Properties. Read More

April 14th, 2022 Sarah C. Smith talks about things to consider when estate planning for your pet. Read More

April 7th, 2022 attorney J Patrick Diener presents Trust and Estate Litigation: An Overview of the TEDRA Process. Read More

March 17th, 2022 Per E. Oscarsson & Sarah C. Smith discuss things to consider when estate planning for your surviving spouse. Read More

February 17th, 2022 attorney Per Oscarsson discusses estate and gift taxes. Read More

The trust is one of the most popular tools in estate planning.  Generally speaking, a trustor (also sometimes known as a settlor or grantor) establishes a trust for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries (the parties benefitted by the trust).  A trustee (who controls the trust property) then administers the trust for the benefit of those… Read More