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28Nov 2022

Author Kaity Perez

Portability Only Estate Tax Returns

  • Nov 28, 2022
  • Kaity Perez
  • Estate Planning, Washington State Law
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The federal estate tax exemption is currently $12.06 million per taxpayer. However, in 2026, the exemption amount is set to decrease to $5 million, indexed for inflation (estimated to be between $6-$7 million). The current high threshold means many estates…

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29Aug 2022

Author Allison Int-Hout

About the Washington Death with Dignity Act

  • Aug 29, 2022
  • Allison Int-Hout
  • Estate Planning, Health Care Law, Washington State Law
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Washington voters approved the Washington Death with Dignity Act in November 2008, which went into effect on March 5, 2009, and allows Washington residents who are terminally ill to request medication to end their life. The most recently available Death…

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29Aug 2022

Author Scott Feir

Is My Black Mamba an Assistance Animal Covered by the FHA?

  • Aug 29, 2022
  • Scott Feir
  • Litigation, Real Estate Law, Washington State Law
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While assistance animals come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds, one may ask themselves—can a black mamba be an assistance animal covered by the Fair Housing Act (FHA)? The answer is: it depends. Assistance Animals Under the FHA: Domesticated Versus…

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28Mar 2022

Author Alan & Ryan Montgomery

The Joint and Survivor Grantor Trust and the S Election

  • Mar 28, 2022
  • Alan & Ryan Montgomery
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Washington State Law
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Following the death of the first spouse, a joint and survivor grantor trust remains an eligible S corporation shareholder for which no electing small business trust or qualified subchapter S trust election is required until after the death of the surviving spouse.

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4Mar 2022

Author Sara Campbell

New Law Prohibits Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims

  • Mar 4, 2022
  • Sara Campbell
  • Announcements, Employment Law
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A new law signed by President Joe Biden prevents forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment claims.

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1Mar 2022

Author Drew Chisholm

An Unregistered Contractor Can’t Commence a Lawsuit to Recover for Unpaid Work

  • Mar 1, 2022
  • Drew Chisholm
  • Construction Law, Washington State Law
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Most contractors are aware the State of Washington requires a contractor to be licensed/registered.  Additionally, some are aware RCW 18.27.080 prohibits an unlicensed contractor from bringing a lawsuit against an owner to recover a contract balance.  Recently, in Dobson v.…

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18Jan 2022

Author Stephanie Gero Dahlstrom

Washington Has a New Nonprofit Corporation Act – Are You Prepared?

  • Jan 18, 2022
  • Stephanie Gero Dahlstrom
  • Washington State Law
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After over fifty years without comprehensive revision, Washington has a new Nonprofit Corporation Act. Last year, the Washington Legislature adopted, and Governor Jay Inslee signed into law, a new Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (“New Act”) replacing the old chapter of…

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22Dec 2021

Author Allison Int-Hout

2022 IRS Increases to Federal Transfer Tax Exemption and Annual Exclusion for Gifts

  • Dec 22, 2021
  • Allison Int-Hout
  • Estate Planning
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In recently issued Revenue Procedure 2021-45, the IRS announced calendar year 2022 increases to the federal estate and gift tax exemption, and to the gift tax annual exclusion.  The 2022 federal estate and gift tax exemption has been increased to…

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20Dec 2021

Author Matthew Hart

Washington to Allow Electronic Wills Beginning January 1, 2022

  • Dec 20, 2021
  • Matthew Hart
  • Estate Planning
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Earlier this year, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Senate Bill 5132.  Among various other changes to Washington trust and estate law, the Bill adopts the Uniform Electronic Wills Act (the “Act”), which allows Washingtonians to create valid digital Wills…

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20Oct 2021

Author Paige Severson

The Washington Cares Act: How Will It Work For Me?

  • Oct 20, 2021
  • Paige Severson
  • Employment Law, Labor Law, Washington State Law
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A recent article by Beth Taylor on SuperLawyers.com was written with input from one of our experienced labor and employment attorneys, Tammy Roe. The article discusses our state's new Washington Cares Act and "offers a primer on the state’s new…

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