Estate Planning Law Services for Everett, WA

Drafting a Will 

A will is a key component to any estate plan. Our attorneys can draft a will that ensures your wishes are followed, your assets are protected, guardianship is properly appointed for your minor children, and minimal issues will occur in the future. 

Powers of Attorney

Estate planning is also essential for issues that may occur prior to your death. It is important to consider what may happen if you experience physical or mental incapacity or otherwise are unable to make or communicate decisions about your health, legal or financial affairs. A properly executed power of attorney can instruct others as to your wishes and ensure they are able to execute them on your behalf. 

A properly executed power of attorney also will likely reduce needless worry for your loved ones who may not otherwise know how to address your financial affairs or are unsure as to your true wishes. 

Medical Directives 

Many people do not give much thought as to their specific wishes regarding end-of-life care. And even more people do not clearly share those wishes with loved ones. If you wish to have your end-of-life care decisions honored, it is important that a medical directive be executed. This will ensure doctors and other medical professionals follow your wishes for treatment and care. 

Review of Your Estate Plan

It is vital that you review your estate plan on a regular basis. As a general rule, our office suggests that you review your estate plan every few years or if you experience a major life event, such as:

• Death of a spouse;
• Death or other issues with the person chosen as your executor;
• Birth, adoption, or death of a child;
• Birth of a grandchild;
• A marriage or divorce;
• Significant health/medical issue;
• Significant financial change/event; and
• Issues with a beneficiary 

Probate/Death of Relative 

Probate is the legal process that executes the contents of a will after a person’s death. In other words, it verifies the validity of the will, the estate is settled, and property/assets are distributed to the proper beneficiaries. This process also ensures all debts and/or other obligations are properly addressed and resolved. Probate may not be required in all instances.

At Evergreen Family Law Group, PLLC, our attorneys provide a high level of attention, advice and professionalism to ensure probate is properly carried out or whether it is necessary. We strive to make the process as easy as possible, to be completed in a reasonable amount of time and with minimum expense to the estate.

If you are interested in obtaining probate services, please contact our office for a free consultation. Our office provides most probate services on a reasonable flat fee basis.