ESTATE PLANNING
Estate planning is the process of planning for your death, including making decisions about how your property will transfer, who will serve as the legal representative of your estate, and who would care for any minor children. Estate planning also involves designating others to make healthcare and financial decisions for you in the event of your incapacity. Read more…
PROBATE
Probate is the court process that oversees the administration of the estate (assets and debts) of a deceased person. Probate involves settling the debts of the deceased person and transferring the estate property to heirs and beneficiaries. In Washington, the Superior Court system supervises the probate process. Read more. Read more…
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PROPERTY & RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENTS
Often people want or need to create written agreements regarding their various rights and responsibilities relating to property. Examples of these agreements include prenuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements, and agreements between co-owners of real estate, such as a vacation home or cooperative housing. Read more…
MEDIATION
Mediation is a confidential process that allows parties involved in a dispute to negotiate a win-win settlement to their conflict. Mediation is an effective alternative to the court system, and is generally much less expensive and adversarial. Mediation is particularly appropriate for situations in which the parties want or need to have a continuing relationship, such as disagreements between business partners, workplace conflict, or neighborhood disputes. Read more… |
