Power of Attorney vs. Durable Power of Attorney
Originally posted 12/12/2017 and revised 2/15/2022 Did you know what makes a durable power of attorney “durable”? Powers of attorney fall into two general categories: powers of attorney and durable powers of attorney. If you execute a non-durable power of attorney,...
What will happen to my retirement plan?
Did you know that your Will usually doesn’t control who receives your retirement accounts (IRAs, 401(k)s, etc.) when you die? Distributions from those accounts are controlled by a beneficiary designation form that you file with the company holding that account, not by...
What happens if you die without a will in Washington State?
Did you know that if you die without a will, a revocable trust, or some other means to pass your assets upon death, they will be distributed to your relatives under the Washington State laws of intestacy? Under those laws, if you are married your spouse gets all of...
Health Care Decisions for Your Children
Do you know who makes health care decisions for your children if you aren’t available? Now that summer is here, families are headed out for a number of activities, such as vacation trips and summer camps. These activities often mean that you and your children are...
Estate Planning After Divorce
Do you know what happens to your estate plan when you get divorced? While the law does a good job of removing your ex-spouse from your estate plan (other than your ERISA-regulated retirement accounts), you should consider redoing your estate plan when you get...About Talis Law PLLC
Stephen King practices law in Bellevue, WA. He writes short articles about estate planning to be informative and empowering.