Everyone needs an estate plan -- it is a set of legal documents that give you control over what happens to your family and your assets if you become disabled or die.

The birth or adoption of a child, marriage, separation, planning for retirement, pandemic, or vacation away from the kids are some of the reasons people choose to make an estate plan. An estate plan is for everyone – it is a set of legal documents that give you control over what happens to your family and your assets if you become disabled or die. The process will give you peace of mind that you and your loved ones will receive proper care and assistance in the event of your death or incapacity.

Every family and individual can benefit from planning for the disposition of their property using a variety of legal tools, including Wills and Trusts. Families with minor children should have documents in place that appoint a guardian and create a children’s Trust to care for their children’s needs.

But estate planning is not just about what happens to your property upon your death. A health care directive and power of attorney can help you make your wishes regarding end-of-life medical treatment effective and designate trusted people to carry out your financial and health care decisions in the event that you are unable to do so yourself due to incapacity or disability.

An estate plan attempts to eliminate uncertainties in the administration of one’s probate and end-of-life decisions as well as to maximize the value of an estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. An estate plan is an excellent way to put your values into action with charitable intent.

Our goal is to educate you regarding the tools available for estate planning, and to help you put your plan in place. We provide estate planning legal representation on a flat fee basis. Flat fees allow you to know what the cost will be ahead of time. After we've had a chance to meet and discuss your goals, needs, assets, and family circumstances, we will advise you as to which documents we recommend for your plan and you will know at that time exactly how much will pay in legal fees.

If you have estate planning questions or if we can be of service to you, your family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers, give us a call at 253.858.5434 to set up an appointment today. We represent clients throughout Washington and Idaho and are available to meet in person, by phone, or via video conference.