On May 4th of this year, Governor Inslee signed into law a new capital gains tax set to take effect January 1, …
From time to time, it is important to take stock of our own personal liability exposure and find ways to mitigate that …
What are the components of an enforceable contract? In other words, if you or your business makes an agreement with another person …
In the world of property privacy planning, it would be nice if a single solution existed to protect a person and his …
One of the biggest areas that is often overlooked in an estate plan are the seemingly innocuous beneficiary designations tied to assets …
Sometimes it’s hard to see the forest through the trees. This is as true for sophisticated estate planning as it is for …
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) is beta testing a new satellite-provided broadband internet service through its Starlink brand. At times, reports have …
Think of a unique piece of property. Maybe it’s a plot of land you own that is situated perfectly to be added …
One goal for employers is to hire and then incentivize the brightest talent available to remain with the employer and grow the …
Young families need wills. But, the legal profession has an admitted problem—the use of attorneys is expensive and can also be time …
Donor Advised Funds have gained in popularity in recent years. They provide an easy way to facilitate charitable giving, they can increase …
When businesses or professionals talk about engaging in mergers or acquisitions (M&A), what exactly might that entail? In a general sense, M&A …
Have you ever yearned for the good old days where a handshake deal was all you needed? The days where, with that …
Property rights are often considered a “bundle of sticks” where a person can own varying interests in land. The person can own …
Small business owners often have a very difficult time trying to determine the value of their business. Perhaps the owner has never …
Sometimes the concept of financial planning is considered distinct from the more laborious and esoteric task of estate planning. The financial plan …
Your property can be taken from you even though you have ostensibly done nothing wrong. You have paid your bills and you …
Personal liability exposure is an important planning consideration. A person should be able to identify potential risks and assess means to mitigate …
Conventional financial wisdom suggests that the first thing a person should do after building the three to six month rainy-day fund is …
Of course, there are many options available to pay for the education of a loved one. There are direct gifts, state-sponsored 529 …
Financially successful individuals often contemplate the highest and best use of their assets. In some cases, those same individuals have decided that …
