by cooneylaw | Jul 29, 2025 | Estate Planning & Probate
Probate can often be an intimidating and confusing word! But the good news is that it’s probably not as scary as you think! Probate is the legal process of settling a person’s estate after they pass away. In Washington State, probate ensures that debts are...
by cooneylaw | Jan 21, 2025 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Dying without a Will, or dying intestate, can trigger unnecessary stress for your family. Many people think dying without a will turns the probate process into a free for all. However, if you die without a Will, Washington State law kicks in and applies a formula to...
by cooneylaw | Nov 26, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Estate Planning may not be top of mind during the busy holiday season. However, gathering with loved ones can be a good opportunity to discuss your estate plans with them. Having an open conversation can help avoid fights amongst your heirs. You can give some context...
by cooneylaw | Nov 19, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A Last Will and Testament is a “must have” for every adult. Your Will provides clarity about your wishes to family and loved ones who are already grieving. Most people start to think about an estate plan when they’re reminded of their own mortality. Maybe you just got...
by cooneylaw | Oct 15, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A Living Will is one of several documents that make up a comprehensive estate plan. Living Wills are also called Health Care Directives or Advanced Directives. A Health Care Directive clearly states your wishes regarding the use of certain life-sustaining medical...
by cooneylaw | Jun 11, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate
A Living Will, or Health Care Directive, is one of the documents in a comprehensive estate plan. Some folks also call these Advanced Directives. They clearly state your wishes regarding certain life-sustaining medical treatments in case you’re in a permanent...
by cooneylaw | Mar 5, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a document that allows someone you designate to act on your behalf. These should be part of every adult’s estate plan. A POA can help reduce stress when unforeseen problems pop up. For individuals, there are two main types of POA’s: a...
by cooneylaw | Jan 9, 2024 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Dying without a Will, or dying intestate, can trigger unnecessary stress for your family. Many people think dying without a will turns the probate process into a free for all. However, in the absence of a will, Washington State law dictates how your property will pass...
by cooneylaw | Nov 14, 2023 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Estate Planning may not be top of mind during the busy holiday season. However, it can be a good opportunity to discuss your estate plans with your loved ones. An open conversation about your estate plan is an important part of making sure your wishes are followed...
by cooneylaw | Oct 17, 2023 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Every adult should have a Last Will and Testament. Your Will provides clarity about your wishes to family and loved ones who are already grieving. Most people only consider starting their own estate plan when something causes them to think about their own mortality....
