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…
Read MoreEarlier 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…
Read MoreThe SECURE Act may impact existing estate plans, particularly for people who have named a trust as beneficiary of a retirement account.
Read More“How much is this case going to cost?” is a great first question for a client to ask. The answer, however, can be complex. By the time someone walks into an attorney’s office, they are usually prepared for the fact that…
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