by Mackenzie Sorich | Oct 7, 2026 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Will
Why Estate Planning Is About More Than What Happens After You Die Traditional estate planning is frequently misconstrued as a death-only planning exercise. In modern legal practice, proactive lifetime disability planning takes precedence due to extended life...
by Mackenzie Sorich | Oct 5, 2026 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Will
Your Beneficiary Designations Can Override Your Will in Washington Many believe a Last Will and Testament is a master document controlling all asset distributions upon death. In reality, beneficiary designations override your will in Washington for a large portion of...
by Mackenzie Sorich | Oct 1, 2026 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Will
Outdated Protection: Why Your Ten-Year-Old Estate Plan May Fail Today Is your Seattle estate plan a decade old? While establishing your plan was a vital step for your family, a “set-it-and-forget-it” approach does not work in Washington. Evolving state...
by Mackenzie Sorich | Sep 30, 2026 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Will
When an Executor Refuses to Close the Estate: Legal Remedies When a loved one passes away, beneficiaries rightfully expect a timely distribution of their inheritance. However, when an executor, legally known in Washington State as a Personal Representative (PR), stops...
by Mackenzie Sorich | Sep 28, 2026 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Will
Undue Influence in Estate Planning: Proving and Defending Claims Discovering a last-minute change to an aging parent’s will can be devastating. In Washington State, when a relative or caregiver manipulates a vulnerable person into altering their estate plan, it...
