Administering an estate can be a complex and emotionally charged process, often leading to family conflicts and disputes. As an estate attorney, I have witnessed firsthand the toll these conflicts can take on families during an already challenging time. However, with careful planning and proactive measures, it is possible to minimize the potential for conflicts [...]
Probate is the legal process of distributing a person's assets after their death. While probate can be a necessary step to ensure a person's assets are properly distributed, it can also be a time-consuming and costly process. This is why many people choose to use a revocable living trust as a probate avoidance strategy. As [...]
A revocable trust can help in a blended family situation because it allows you to specify how your assets will be distributed after you pass away, and gives you the flexibility to make changes to your plan as your family situation evolves. For example, let's say you are in a second marriage and you have [...]
In a blended family situation in Washington state, if someone dies without a will (intestate), their assets will be distributed according to the state's intestate probate laws. These laws provide a specific order of priority for who inherits the assets, starting with the surviving spouse and then moving on to the deceased's children and other [...]
