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If you are the primary breadwinner in your family and have purchased a life insurance policy to provide for your loved ones in the event of your untimely demise, you may be wondering whether the proceeds from that policy could expose your estate to estate taxes. Depending on the policy, these proceeds can range from… Read More

In the state of Washington, a Will must be “attested” by at least two competent witnesses. Those witnesses must sign their names to the Will or to an affidavit that complies with law and must do so while in the presence or the electronic presence of the testator (the person whose Will is involved) and… Read More

August 1st, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about Clarifying Confusion about Wills & Powers of Attorney. Read More

Sometimes, it is necessary to appoint a guardian or a conservator for an adult.  A guardian may be appointed if a court finds that the adult does not have the ability to meet the essential requirements for physical health, safety, or self-care because the adult is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or… Read More

Owners of closely-held companies may plan for the death of a shareholder of a corporation or member of an LLC by purchasing life insurance to cover the cost of purchasing a deceased owner’s interest in the company. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion, Connelly v. United States, that may cause business owners… Read More

The Washington State Legislature has recently updated the statute that determines how much a surviving spouse (or registered domestic partner) and family members may be awarded in a probate.  This award is different than a typical inheritance.  The purpose of the law is to provide support for a spouse and/or children of the deceased during… Read More

June 27th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Per E. Oscarsson talks about Mental Health Advance Directives in Washington State. Read More

May 30th, 2024 Beresford Booth Attorney Sherry Bosse Lueders with guest Amy Egtvet, CTFA, WE Trust Company talk about Benefits of Nominating a Professional Fiduciary in Estate Planning Documents. Read More

Many people have heard of a health care directive, sometimes referred to as a living will.  It expresses an individual’s wishes for certain treatments if the person is in a terminal or permanent unconscious condition.  A different Washington law provides for the use of a mental health advance directive, which allows an individual to express… Read More