Season’s Greetings! The holidays are a time for twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and heartfelt generosity. As we celebrate with family and friends, it’s also the perfect moment to reflect on how our giving can create lasting impact. Thoughtful holiday gifting isn’t just about spreading cheer; it can also be a smart way to support your estate planning goals and secure your loved ones’ futures. One of the simplest ways to give meaningfully is by using the annual gift tax ex

Join us Thursday for this in-person seminar 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the SeaTac office in the Earhart Conference Room, Plaza Level (PL). RSVP by email or phone at: kolsson@rehberglaw.com 206.246.8772 You have worked hard for what you have. Do you know what will happen to it? Are you considering creating a Living Trust or already have one? Or perhaps you are wondering how a Will fits into your estate plan? Many peop

In March 2024, Professor Tanya D. Marsh and Quincey J. Pyatt conducted the first academic survey regarding preferences in disposition of remains. For their study, Marsh and Pyatt defined six methods of disposition and asked a representative sample of the U.S. adult population whether they 1) had heard of the method, 2) knew anyone who was disposed in that method, and 3) would consider being disposed by that method. The methods of disposition used in the study are defined in t

Should I stay or should I go? More people are thinking about moving out of the United States for many different reasons. Some want new career opportunities, a different lifestyle, more global mobility, to be closer to family, or simply because the world in the United States feels overwhelming. Others are thinking about long term tax planning or starting fresh somewhere new. Before making a move, it is important to understand how your U.S. status affects your taxes and legal o

Because nothing says gratitude like avoiding probate. Thanksgiving is the one day a year when families gather around the table, pass the mashed potatoes, and quietly judge each other. It also happens to be a great reminder to look at your estate plan. 1. The turkey is not the only thing that needs carving: If it has been a few years since you reviewed your Will or Trust, it may be filled with outdated information. This is your chance to remove anyone who borrowed something an

RSVP by email or phone at: kolsson@rehberglaw.com 206.246.8772 You have worked hard for what you have. Do you know what will happen to it? Are you considering creating a Living Trust or already have one? Or perhaps you are wondering how a Will fits into your estate plan? Many people don’t realize that setting up a Living Trust or a Will involves more than just signing paperwork. Funding these documents is an essential step that determines how your estate plan actually work

When a loved one passes away, someone will receive the assets (if any) that the loved one left behind. What is not as well known is who is responsible for paying a loved one's bills. Is it the family? Is it the loved one's estate? Who? It is important to remember that the debts of a deceased person do not normally pass down to children, the heirs of the estate, the Personal Representative, or anyone else. However, there is a very important exception to this rule. A Personal

What fears are plaguing you about leaving your assets to others? Are you more concerned about the possibility that your beneficiaries may get sued in the future? Are you concerned about a beneficiary losing their inheritance in a divorce? Are you concerned that your beneficiaries will have an additional tax burden due to their inheritance from your estate? Fortunately, there are ways you can protect your beneficiaries from themselves and others: Testamentary Irrevocable Trust

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