Estate Planning – why it’s the right time
Many people put off their estate planning. It’s understandable, who wants to think about catastrophic illness or death? Despite the unpleasantness, there are good reasons to get your house in order:
1. Think about your family: By getting your estate planning put in good order, the pressure is off your friends and family to make really big decisions. You can direct how you want things done so they don’t.
2. You pick the “decider”: You can pick who you want to make health care, financial, etc. decisions for you in the event you are unable to do so yourself. If you don’t decide, it is likely a court will appoint who ever gets there first to request the authority. Isn’t it better to pick the person yourself?
3. Who gets your stuff: If you don’t take the steps to get your estate in order, the State of Washington will determine who gets your property. Is that really how you want this important decision made?
4. You will feel really grown-up: Get your estate in order, and you will feel really good about yourself. Knowing that everything will be done the way you want it done is a very good feeling.
About Me
- Frank LaBare Attorney at Law
- I have been practicing Law for over 16 years in King and Pierce Counties. I attended Western Washington University and earned a BA in Communications and Political Science. I received my law degree, with honors, from the University of Puget Sound. I was admitted to the bar in 1993. I moved my office to the Maple Valley area five years ago where my family and I have lived for many years. I do primarily family law, criminal defense and estate planning. I have extensive trial and motion experience as well. I've also worked as a mediator for the past ten years, which is a great way to settle disputes without incurring the cost and conflict generally associated with litigation.
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