Many people make the mistake of assuming that they do not need an estate plan. They believe that estate planning is for older people who are married, have children and substantial assets like a home, small business, and large investment portfolio. The truth is, everyone can ...
One of the most exciting and memorable times in a Washington resident's life is when they buy a new home. It is often a thrilling time, filled with ...
No matter the cause, financial disasters are extremely stressful events in one's life. From overwhelming medical bills to poor decisions, there are ...
Common Ways Of Transferring Assets, including your Business Assets On Your Death Without Going To Court, And Why That Can Be Particularly Important To ...
Understanding how a guardianship is used for adults
Most residents of Washington understand that a guardianship is used to protect the interests of a minor child whose parents are deceased or otherwise ...
Estate planning can give you peace of mind for the future, allowing you to decide what will happen to your estate and property after you pass. It can ...
Business owners: is it better to lease or own office space?
Owning a Washington small business requires many important decisions, including where you should operate your company. Having space for your business ...
What do you have to disclose about your house when selling?
Selling a home in Washington can be a complex process. Not only do you have to decide where you will live next, but you will also have to decide on a ...
Most Washingtonians understand the need for a testamentary will, i.e., a will that provides for the distribution of a person's property after death. ...
Why You Should Be Sure Your Estate Planning is in Order Before You See a Divorce Attorney
A careful divorce attorney asks to see all of your estate planning documents such as your: Will; Community Property Agreement; Revocable Living Trust; ...
Drunk driver arrested for allegedly ignoring road closure signs
A complicated Washington traffic accident on an interstate highway can lead to the closure of several lanes or, on occasion, the entire highway in one ...
Is a trust the right step to complete your estate plan?
Washington readers understand the importance of estate planning, but many people fail to realize the other tools they may need in addition to a will. ...
Most divorcing couples in the state of Washington do not have significant assets apart from their house, joint savings and retirement accounts, and ...
What factors do Washington courts use in setting child support?
When a couple with minor children seek a divorce in Washington state, one of their earliest questions concerns child support. Who will pay? How much? ...
It is not a secret that money stress is often at the top of any list of reasons for the demise of marriages. Many unhappy couples believe they could ...
Clark County utility worker dies in three-vehicle crash
Employees in the Clark County Public Utilities were grief stricken by the death of a fellow employee in a three-vehicle traffic accident on Friday, ...
Do you want to prove that you are the better parent?
At the time of your child's birth, you likely already felt your protective instincts kick in. You knew that you would do your best to protect him or ...
The decision to file a petition in federal Bankruptcy Court can be very troubling. People in Vancouver worry about the impact on their credit rating ...
The Washington State Patrol is currently looking for an explanation for a fatal collision between a pickup truck and two motorcycles. Having ruled out ...
How does a bankruptcy filing protect the debtor from creditors?
Many people in Vancouver have overindulged in credit card purchases, and they are unable to make even the required minimum monthly payments. Caught ...
Courts in Washington are required to make many decisions involving the future welfare of children whose parents are no longer, or never were, married. ...
Preventable errors may causes problems with your estate plan
Washington readers understand the importance of having a strong estate plan in place. With a complete estate plan, you can care for your loved ones ...
Chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code have many differences, but one similarity is the compulsory meeting of the debtor and his or her creditors. ...
When is legal separation the right choice for Washington couples?
There are times in which Washington couples may find themselves in a situation where they want to formally end their relationship, but a divorce is ...
Having a valid will can be an important part of ensuring that a Vancouver resident's estate is distributed according to their wishes upon their death. ...
How mediation helps divorcing couples in Washington
For most Vancouver couples who decide to end their marriages, the divorce process can be stressful and emotionally painful. One method for reducing ...
Modifying an order for child support in Washington
In any divorce involving minor children, financial support for the children is likely to be one of the most contentious issues. If the spouses cannot ...
Causal factors of divorce in marriages lasting 20 years or more
You've likely heard all the sayings about how time flies and that you should enjoy time with your kids while they're young because they will be grown ...
Many residents of Vancouver who decided to seek protection under the federal Bankruptcy Act do not realize that they can designate certain assets as ...
The Vancouver municipal zoning code contains many important terms that can be difficult to understand. One of the most important terms is "conditional ...
Parking lots can be dangerous places, especially for pedestrians. Most parking lot collisions are accidental, but a recent hit and run accident in a ...
Divided highways are designed in part to minimize head-on collisions. Highway 14 in Vancouver is such a roadway, but, on the morning of February 11, ...
Any time a governmental unit proposes building or moving a facility to assist the poor, the proposal is certain to stir controversy. When the city of ...
One of the common questions asked by Washingtonians considering bankruptcy is whether all of their debts will be wiped off the books, or discharged, ...
Alcohol blamed in truck roll-over that killed one, injured two
The arrival of the holidays in the Portland-Vancouver area also means the arrival of more impaired drivers behind the wheel. A tragic prelude to this ...
The many people who fulfill the wishes in your estate plan
If you have a title in your job, you know that often that title doesn't carry much clout. While it may bring with it a slight raise in pay, it mostly ...
Extra patrols during holidays aimed at drunk drivers
A sure sign of the holiday season in Washington is the presence of extra traffic patrols on the state's streets and highways. Beginning on December ...
Has distracted driving law made Washington's roads safer?
During this past summer, the state of Washington implemented a tougher distracted driving law. A recent newspaper analysis of the results of the law ...
Why you need legal guidance for real estate transactions
Buying or selling your home could be a major and important step for your Washington family. However, there is much more to this process than simply ...
In 2012, Washington passed Initiative 502, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana by persons over the age of 21. One of the difficulties ...
Many Washington state businesses that file bankruptcy petitions have ongoing legal relationships with other parties. Some contracts, such as a real ...
Drunk driving is often viewed by Vancouver residents as a "victimless" offense - unless and until a drunk driver causes injury to another person. A ...
Who is required to use ignition interlock devices in Washington?
An ignition interlock device can be required by the Washington State Department of Licensing for drivers who have been convicted of a drunk driving ...
Alcohol may have played role in head-on collision in Portland
Alcohol often causes a driver to lose control of his vehicle or fail to remain in the proper lane. A recent head-on car accident in Portland appears ...
Building a home or purchasing a new construction home is an exciting time for your Washington family. However, the process of building or buying is a ...
The automatic stay in bankruptcy - how it helps debtors
People in Vancouver who are having financial difficulty often look to the United States Bankruptcy Code for help in getting back on their feet. One of ...
Plan in the present for your health care in the future
No one knows the health care needs that he or she could have in the future. Since it is impossible to predict what will happen, it can be useful to go ...
Collision with ambulance injures 4, raises questions
Most drivers in Oregon understand that they must yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles whose sirens are sounding and whose lights are flashing. ...
One of Washington's most powerful weapons for enforcing its drunk driving laws is the so-called "implied consent law." While many Washington drivers ...
Choosing between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Most residents of Vancouver understand that the United States Bankruptcy Act can be used to keep creditors at bay and prevent loss of assets such as a ...
Should a prenuptial agreement be part of your estate plan?
If you are planning a wedding, the last thing that you want to think about is the possibility that the marriage could end in divorce . However, it can ...
How are different debts treated under Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Sometimes when a person in Vancouver falls on hard financial times, they determine that they need to file for bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be ...
What to consider when listing as for sale by owner
You have hit a lot of milestones in your life. You went to school and then started your career. You purchased your first home. You’re at a point in ...
Washington's attempts to eliminate distracted driving moved to a new level on July 23, 2017, when the state's zero-tolerance law went into effect. The ...
You may not realize it but you likely have an estate
During the course of a Vancouver resident's life, a person may acquire and divest themselves of different parcels of real property, items of personal ...
Drunk driving in Washington is a serious crime even if no aggravating factors, such as a prior conviction or an accident that causes injury or death, ...
When a loved one passes away, time may be the only thing that allows you to move past the loss. When considering probate and estate planning, time is ...
What is a power of attorney in Washington estate planning?
Residents of Vancouver may have heard of a power of attorney, perhaps due to dealing with a relative's difficult medical or financial situation, or ...
It's getting more and more difficult for Washington residents to afford to live in a house. According to some estimates, it costs around 15 years of ...
What bankruptcy exemptions are available in Washington?
One of the reasons people may hesitate from filing for bankruptcy when they are facing financial challenges is because they are afraid they might lose ...
Even when Washington residents finally accept the importance of timely estate planning to protect their loved one's future, they may become daunted by ...