Resources
FAQs
In these articles and videos, we address common questions that come up before or during the Estate Planning process.
Articles
- What happens if I don’t have a Will?
- What is a Living Will and why is it important?
- Plan Now to Avoid Probate
- Businesses and Estate Planning
- Mistakes in Wills
- IP Control from the Grave
- Digital Asset Planning
- Duty of Loyalty
- Estate Planning for Newlyweds
- Four Docs College Aged Kids Need
- Why This Year You Should Write a Will
- 10 Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid
- Cryptocurrency and EP
- How to have a green death
- Seniors – Downsize Your Stuff
- Statistics shows us the need for estate plans
- Special Needs Planning
- What does an Executor do
Videos
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid – Summary of all 10
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #1: Avoiding Estate Planning
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #2: Thinking you don’t have enough $$
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #3: DIY-ing it
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #4: Ignoring Special Circumstances
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #5: Not considering contingencies
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #6: Outdated Beneficiaries
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #7: Having a Set-It-&-Forget-It Mentality
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #8: Naming Minors as Beneficiaries
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #9: Naming minors as co-owners
- Top 10 Estate Planning Mistake #10: Ignoring tax ramifications
- This should be the year you finally do your estate plan
- You need an Estate Planner, not a low cost Will preparer
- Four Documents your Newly-Minted Adult Child needs ASAP
- Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning
- How to have a more Green funeral
- What to do if you’re the Executor
Celebrities
Famous people aren’t immune to mistakes or unexpected interpretations of their Estate Plan. These articles and videos discuss some issues that popped up in celebrity estates after their death.
Articles
- Prince Estate Litigation
- Larry King Estate Article
- Texas Roadhouse CEO Article
- Robin Williams – What happens with imprecise Will language
- How good is your Estate Plan – Betty White
Videos
Washington Law Changes
As the Washington Legislature changes our laws, some of these new or revised laws can affect your Estate Plan. Articles and videos explain what the changes to the law are, and how thy may affect you.
Informational Tidbits & Fun Facts
Sometimes there’s information that needs to be share but isn’t directly about Estate Planning. Here are some articles and videos about odds and ends you may find interesting. There’s even some information about me.
Articles
- Community Matters
- Networking Strategies
- Domestic Violence and me
- Who is AnnMichelle Hart and why should care
Videos