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- Reconciling After a Divorce Filing
- Dividing Retirement in Divorce - Do I Need a QDRO?
- Options for Dealing with Real Estate in Your Washington State Divorce
- Filing for Immediate Restraining Orders in King County
- Obtaining and Collecting Child Support in Washington State
- Using Trial by Affidavits to Modify Support
- (Redmond/Criminal Defense) Time Matters for a DUI
- (Redmond/Criminal Defense) Field Sobriety Tests - What Not to Do
- (Redmond/Criminal Defense) - The (Redmond/Criminal Defense) - The Ability to Remain Silent
- Battling Father Time: Crafting Your Legacy with Precision
- Tips for Talking to Your Family About Your Estate Plan
- How to Choose Your Personal Representative for your Will
- Renewing a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Washington State
- Little Known Washington Driving Laws
- What`s the Deal with Prenuptial Agreements?
- When to Call it Quits During Mediation
- Legal Implications of Dating During a Divorce
- Should You Keep the Financial Status Quo During Your Divorce?
- Why Expediency is Important After Your Car Accident
- Understanding Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) in Washington State
- It only takes 3 seconds...
- Gotta love our court system!
- (Redmond/Crazy Lawsuit) The Walking Dead: or Not!
- (Redmond/Crazy Lawsuit) Here Comes Football - and Litigation
- Honoring Our Heroes: A Thank You to All Who Have Served!
- Happy Halloween from Magnuson Lowell
- 10 Tips You Need To Know Before Getting On A Motorcycle
- Top 10 Tips You Need To Know Before Getting On A Motorcycle
- Top 10 Tips Riders Need To Know Before Getting On A Motorcycle
- In a Car Collision...Now What?
(Redmond/Estate Planning) Why You Need a Will Now!
According to a Harris Interactive survey, 35% of adults lack one of the most necessary documents every person should have, the will. A last will and testament is a set of papers which lay out how your Estate Planning will be distributed upon your death. This means, that upon death 65% of the American population may not have their amassed fortune (no matter how big or small) delegated how they would want.
While in some cases it may work out in accordance with the deceased's wishes, sometimes the lack of this basic document may lead to years of litigation and thousands of dollars wasted. What most young adults don't realize is that even if they are in perfect health, a will should be written as soon as wealth is accumulated or a family is started - because if it is not, there is a chance that those you love may end up with nothing.
It is possible do purchase do-it-yourself will kits for $100 to $200. Unfortunately, every few weeks we get a phone call from some ill-fated individual who attempted to write their own will and either didn't understand it so the purchase was a waste or messed it up so bad that now it needs to be totally rewritten. Here at Magnuson Lowell, P.S., we can sit down with you and find out what is important in your life. We will take it upon ourselves to draft up all the necessary documents and help you with all of your estate planning needs.