Guardianship Abuse Prevention Guardianship is a legal tool designed to protect vulnerable adults. It assigns and entrusts a guardian with the responsibility to care for an individual who cannot care for themselves. However, this system is not immune to abuse. Guardianship abuse is a growing concern, with cases surfacing across the globe. It can lead…
Updating Your Estate Plans Estate planning is a crucial task that many of us tend to overlook. Yet, it’s an essential part of ensuring our family legacy and protecting our assets. An estate plan is not a one-time document. It’s a living, evolving plan that should reflect our current circumstances and wishes. Major life events,…
Business estate planning is an important aspect of entrepreneurship that often goes overlooked. It’s about more than just preparing for the inevitable. It’s about ensuring the continuity of your business legacy and safeguarding the future of your hard-earned assets. In this blog, we delve into strategies for success in business estate planning. We aim to…
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires U.S. corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other similar entities to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This blog will help your small business understand and comply with these requirements. 1. Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act What is the Corporate Transparency Act?…
If you reside in Washington, you might be curious about the estate tax; what it means, and its potential impact on your assets and loved ones upon your passing. In this article, we will dive into the details of the Washington estate tax, including the current exemption, how it is calculated, and ways to minimize…
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the process of settling their estate can be overwhelming. If you have been named as the personal representative of an estate, you may be wondering what steps you need to take to begin opening probate and the estate administration process. In this article, we will outline some…
RCWs and WACs and Bears “OH MY!” In Washington, we are governed by a system of laws. These include federal, state, and local (municipal) statutes, regulations, rules, and ordinances. In addition, there is a whole body of case law, that serves to interpret the application of these underlying laws. For example, there are many laws…
Dealing with the distribution of physical items in an estate can be a daunting task, and the question of “Who gets what?” often poses a significant challenge. Below, we’ll explore common issues people face and some creative potential solutions to make the estate inventory process smoother and more equitable. The Problem: Cut the Car in…
Prescriptive Easements Easements grant legal authority for one person (the dominant property owner) to use the property of another person (servient property owner) without possessing legal property ownership. We have discussed this previously in a blog post describing what you need to know about easements. While people are typically granted easements voluntarily, there are cases…
Spokane’s Best Estate Planning Attorneys for 2024 The Whipple Law Group is proud to announce its selection to Expertise.com’s Top 9 List of Best Estate Planning Attorneys in Spokane for the year 2024. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our firm’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal representation in estate planning. Expertise.com, a trusted…