Washington’s New Uniform Power of Attorney Act At-a-Glance
What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a highly customizable document that permits an individual (the “principal”) to... Read More
Debunking the Myth that Life Insurance Proceeds are Always Tax Free
Life insurance can be an effective part of estate planning, and can provide a significant benefit to a decedent’s surviving family members.... Read More
Choosing Life’s End: The Current Legal Landscape of the Death with Dignity Movement
― Friedrich Nietzsche: Human, All Too Human The term “Death with Dignity,” also known as physician assisted suicide, refers to when a... Read More
What is a living will and why do you need one?
In order to explain what a Living Will is, it is important to first explain what it is not. Despite the fact... Read More
The Basics of a 1031 Exchange
Here, we discuss a Section 1031 Exchange used for investment or business purposes (note: this is not applicable if used as a primary... Read More
Spendthrift Trusts: Saving Inheritance from Creditors
Before diving into this article — inspired by a recent question from one of our clients — it should be noted that... Read More
How to Deal with Student Loans
It is a worst case scenario: you are out of school, but you haven’t found a job yet. You just received your... Read More
Nationwide Survey: Pricing Power on Public Universities
In a recent article, The Wall Street Journal highlights a very interesting trend that must be looked at over the next 10-20 years.... Read More
A Bear Among Bulls: Someone on Wall Street has a Clue
Here is a great article from the WSJ about an analyst who thinks the market may have a pull back with commentary... Read More
‘Fiscal Cliff’ Update: Senate Deal Keeps Most Tax Cuts
The White House and Mitch McConnell have reached a tentative deal early New Year’s Day. The measure would raise taxes by about... Read More