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What You Need to Know About Medical Advance Directives
There is no one who wants to think they may be incapacitated by illness or trauma. Every day, people face this problem….

An Overview of Probate
The American Bar Association (ABA) describes probate as the legal process that recognizes a will and names the personal representative (executor) to…

You Can Provide Income to Your Heirs From Charitable Trusts
A charitable trust is an irrevocable trust that provides income to heirs while benefiting you or a charity. If you are philanthropically…

A Lifetime Money Management System for Special Needs Children
For estate planning, special needs children present a unique challenge. Optimizing your estate to use, enhance, and enrich assets for your special…

The Dignity of Dying: End-of-Life Care
Although it is a sobering experience to discuss mortality openly with your family, it is prudent. No one relishes the thought of…

Equality Is Usually Viewed as Equitable
If you want to leave property to your children, it makes the most sense to divide everything equally. That is the straightforward…

Leaving a Sad Legacy: Larry King
Legendary talk-show host Larry King married seven women and had five children with many of them. He died at age 87 on…

COVID-19: Changing Your Health Care Directives
Coronavirus pandemic forces us to assess our values, priorities, and overall health. The little COVID-19 clinical information relating to treatment options and…

Add a Personal Property Memorandum to Your Will or Trust
When a family member has passed, the family occasionally ends up arguing over personal property. Arguments can take place over things like…
Katharine Tate
Katharine Tate – Washington’s Premier Estate Planning Attorney A commitment to sound legal strategies and exceptional client service. When your name is…