Thinking of Moving out of State to avoid Washington Taxes?
Washington’s evolving tax landscape has sparked questions about whether moving out of state could help reduce taxes. Here’s what to consider before making a move.
Identifying Compensation Challenges During Ownership Transition
As businesses grow and mature, compensation strategies often become complex, especially when new owners join or founders plan to step back. What begins as a simple system can quickly become misaligned, creating tension and inefficiencies.
The $1M Trust for Children: A Smart Move for Young Families
If you have young children, creating a Will isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential. While a Will helps provide for your spouse, its most important role for young families is protecting and providing for your kids.
The Ethical Will: Giving Voice to Your Legacy
When people complete their estate plans with an attorney, the resulting documents are often dense with legal language—filled with boilerplate provisions about taxes, trusts, and powers of appointment. These documents serve a critical legal function, but they rarely reflect the heart behind the plan.
Think You’ll Inherit Everything? Think Again
Most spouses assume they’ll automatically inherit everything when their partner dies. They won’t. Let that sink in.
Can My Business Partner Legally Do That?
Conflict between business partners is common, especially in long-standing ventures. While many partners try to anticipate and resolve potential issues early on, not all conflicts can be foreseen. Sometimes, a…
Tips for Selling Your Business Without Losing Your Shirt—or Your Sanity
Business owners contemplating selling anything more than a lemonade stand should anticipate a complex and time-consuming process to both maximize the sale price while mitigating potential risk. The process is…
“One Big Beautiful Bill”: What the New Tax Law Means for You
A new tax bill—officially called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA)—was recently signed into law, and we wanted to share a quick overview of what it may mean for…
Washington State Expands Capital Gains and Estate Taxes Under New Law Targeting the Top 1%
In a landmark move to reshape its tax code, Washington State Senate Bill 5813 was signed into law May 20, 2025. The new law introduces a tiered capital gains tax…
A Simple Will?
“I’d like to have a complex estate plan,” said nobody, ever. Indeed, overwhelmed by the subject, most people have a goal for their estate plan: they just want something simple,…
