Estate Planning

  • Wills
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Irrevocable Trusts
  • Durable Powers of Attorney for Health and Finances
  • Health Care Directives (“Living Wills”)
  • Community Property and Survivorship Agreements
  • Disposition of Remains
  • Patient Authorization – HIPPA

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Guardianship

  • Clear explanation of all necessary procedures required under Washington law
  • Preparation of all necessary court documents and representation in court
  • Assistance to guardians in their required duties

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Special Needs Trust Planning

  • Testamentary Special Needs Trust
  • Third-Party Special Needs Trust
  • Special Needs Trust established with the disabled individual’s own funds

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Trust Administration

Assist families with resolving disputes involving estates or guardianship

  • Notification to each beneficiary and heir
  • Managing paperwork associated with real property
  • Managing other assets such as bank accounts and investment accounts
  • Paying debts and taxes

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Probate

  • Clear explanation of all necessary procedures required under Washington law
  • Preparation of all necessary court documents and representation in court
  • Coordination with accountants, appraisers, and other experts
  • Coordination and resolution of creditor claims against the estate
  • Assistance with the transfer of title of assets to the intended beneficiaries
  • Assistance to personal representatives in their required duties to the estate

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Elder Law – Life Care Planning

  • Provide support and direction to families in the challenging process of transitioning a family member from independence to a higher level of care
  • Provide referrals to professionals who can determine if Long Term Care Insurance is a feasible alternative for financing long term care
  • Provide counseling on eligibility requirements of state-assisted programs, ways to preserve estate recovery
  • Assistance with Copes and Medicaid applications

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