If you’ve never made an estate plan until now, then you likely don’t know what’s all included in one. For many people, an estate plan is an itemization of assets, who’ll inherit those assets and final wishes, typically...
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3 smart estate planning moves as you prepare for retirement
Getting ready for retirement often means taking a hard look at your finances and your life. It is a natural and logical time to create an estate plan if you have not already done so or make important revisions to your...
Will the courts let you move away with the kids?
When you share custody in Washington, both you and the other parent of your children have a say in their daily lives. You typically have to agree with one another about their education and their healthcare needs. You will...
2 tips to help you maintain your sanity during divorce
Divorce is never easy, even if both of you agree that it is the right thing to do. Divorce comes with uncertainty, questions regarding what went wrong and reflections on what life will be like going forward. Divorce...
Is your prenuptial agreement valid?
Where we will go for our honeymoon? Where will we live? How soon should we have kids? These are just some of the subjects soon-to-wed couples talk about while planning their marriage and future. However, one of the topics...
2 costly DUI mistakes to avoid when pulled over by police
Let’s get this out of the way: driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is both wrong and reckless. Even if you are not found and charged, drunk driving endangers your life, your car occupant’s lives as well as the...
You need to know that you can change your custody order
Your custody order is enforceable in the Washington family courts. If you or your ex refuse to abide by the existing order, either of you could go to court to ask for enforcement assistance. A judge could order make-up...
3 tips to help you get the divorce outcome you need
One of the biggest problems with a divorce is that it requires you to make major decisions at a time when you are probably not at your best. Those in the military train so that they can perform under high stress. Most...
3 ways you can minimize the effect of your debt on your beneficiaries
If you’re thinking about creating your estate plan, there are a variety of issues that you have to take into consideration. Sometimes, you may not be sure what to do if there’s debt and how it may affect your estate plan....
Why do people put estate planning off?
Estate planning is one of the most important legal processes that a person can partake in. It’s really something that every adult should look into. However, the reality is that many people don’t bother with estate...
What are my defense options when charged with evading arrest?
Being pursued by law enforcement can be a frightening experience. It is not uncommon for most to people panic when they notice that the police are coming after them. This explains why many opt to take off to avoid an...
Understanding Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
Not every misconduct by a member of the military warrants a court martial hearing. Sometimes, commanders can issue Article 15, also known as non-judicial punishment, to soldiers who violate UCMJ regulations that do not...
Getting more when you don’t want the house in divorce
Sometimes, divorcing isn’t about getting the family home. You might not want the bad memories from living there or be uncomfortable with the idea of staying there after your marriage ends. In this kind of situation, you are...
Strategies to help you overcome conflict when co-parenting
If you have divorced your children’s other parent and have agreed to co-parent, it’s only natural for conflict to occur from time to time. However, to ensure the health and well-being of your children, it’s a good idea to...
Factors to consider as you draft your will
You’ve taken the important step of addressing your estate plan, but there’s still some way to go. You’ve decided to focus on your will first and build on this. Essentially, your will should include the desires that are...
How an estate plan helps eliminate concerns of probate and privacy
When it comes to planning for your future, part of this plan should include an estate plan. This includes official documents like a will, powers of attorney and more. However, as you create your estate plan, you should...
3 big benefits of joint custody
You and your spouse may have recently agreed to divorce, and you’d like to avoid a custody battle. Well, the good news is that’s entirely possible. These days, joint custody is generally considered best (in most situations)...
3 signs it’s time to create or revise your estate plan
Estate planning is a process many people put off until very close to retirement. It is certainly smart for those about to end their professional pursuits and to start living on a fixed income to review their plans and make...
Why co-parents shouldn’t neglect Mother’s and Father’s Day
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be among the most unexpectedly difficult holidays to deal with after separation or divorce. Many divorcing parents don’t include them in their custody agreement and parenting plan or simply...
Is divorce ever good for kids?
If you are a parent considering divorce, you may be scared off by the horror stories you read or hear. People might tell you that your child will have lifelong mental health problems. Or end up hanging out with the wrong...
How does shared parenting benefit you and your child?
Many couples end up in a bitter fight over custody because they both believe it is best if they get the lion’s share. They dredge up past episodes where their spouse sent the child to school with only a bag of chips for...
How can you dial down your divorce?
If you are about to divorce, you might be dreading how it will go. You may have friends or family who went through a nasty divorce, and whenever you see divorces in the press or in TV series or films, they tend to be high...
3 things to consider when preparing for a divorce
You’ve decided to divorce after a long and difficult conversation with your spouse. Now what? If you can still talk to each other, things will be much simpler. So try to avoid anything that could escalate the situation to a...
What happens if you die without an estate plan in Washington?
Many Washington residents do not have an estate plan or will. If they die unexpectedly, their family members will have only prior personal conversations to rely on regarding the division of assets. Unfortunately, people...