Losing a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience, and the process of probate can add additional stress during an already difficult time. You may already know the probate process is demanding and complicated. After all, there is a reason why many families want to avoid it altogether, and there are estate planning attorneys who […]
You have worked hard over the course of your life to accumulate assets and wealth, and you want to pass them down to the next generation. It is one of the most rewarding feelings to know that you have created some form of generational wealth that will better the lives of your family for years […]
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the last thing you may want to think about during this difficult time is going through the legal process of probate. You have likely heard people use the word probate in connection with an estate. The word seems intimidating because it describes a legal process people must […]
When someone passes away, their money, property, and personal belongings must be distributed to the right people. This process is called probate. Probate can seem complicated, but this guide from a Washington probate lawyer will explain the key steps in simple terms. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk What is Probate? Probate is the legal process […]
How to file probate in Washington State is an issue families deal with every day. The probate process can be very complex. An estate can have added complexity when: the value of assets is high, when the number and amount of debts carried by the estate are high, when many heirs are involved, or when […]
Why should you consider avoiding probate in Washington state? Probate can be a time-consuming and costly legal process where the court oversees the distribution of a deceased person’s assets. When someone passes away, their estate, including property and finances, may go into probate if not properly planned. This process can often lead to delays in […]
If someone close to you is terminally ill or has recently passed away, or if you’re trying to make arrangements regarding your own affairs after you die, you may be trying to grasp the significance of the process known as “probate.” Probate governs the distribution of a deceased person’s assets in many situations; the role […]
While the steps in administering an estate in Washington State can be complex, it’s not too difficult provided you have proper legal representation to assist you throughout the process. At Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, we have many years of experience in assisting our clients with estate law and proper estate planning. Here is a broad […]
If you’re responsible for an estate where the deceased passed away with fewer assets than financial liabilities, you’ll want to know, what does an insolvent estate mean? When you think of administering an estate after someone dies, you likely think of handing out their money and property to family members according to their Last Will […]
Non-conforming use, more commonly referred to as a “grandfathered use,” is a concept found in zoning and land use law. To understand it fully, one must understand how zoning and land use codes work. State and local government use municipal “zoning codes” to govern how buildings are constructed and how land is utilized. What’s more, […]
