Estate Planning Law Services for Edmonds, WA
Serving Woodway, Lynnwood and South Snohomish County
Estate planning is important at every stage of life. A well prepared estate plan helps protect your assets, supports your healthcare and financial wishes, and allows you to leave clear guidance for the people you care about most. Whether you are just getting started or updating an existing plan, taking action now provides peace of mind for the future.
At Evergreen Family Law Group, PLLC, we help individuals and families in Edmonds, WA create estate plans tailored to their specific goals and circumstances. Our attorneys take the time to understand your situation and provide clear guidance to develop an estate plan that reflects your wishes. We assist with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
Most of our estate planning services are offered on a reasonable flat fee basis.
Drafting a Will
A will is a foundational element of any estate plan. Our attorneys can prepare a will that clearly outlines your wishes, protects your assets, appoints guardians for minor children, and helps reduce future disputes. A properly drafted will ensures your estate is handled according to your intentions.
Powers of Attorney
Estate planning also addresses situations that may arise during your lifetime. If you become unable to manage your legal, financial, or healthcare decisions, a power of attorney allows someone you trust to act on your behalf. Having this document in place helps ensure your wishes are followed and can greatly reduce stress and uncertainty for loved ones.
Medical Directives
Many people have specific preferences regarding end of life care but never formally document them. A medical directive clearly communicates your wishes to doctors and healthcare providers so treatment decisions align with your values. This document provides clarity and guidance when it matters most.
Review of Your Estate Plan
Regularly reviewing your estate plan is essential. We generally recommend reviewing your plan every few years or after major life changes, including:
Death of a spouse
Changes involving your chosen executor
Birth, adoption, or death of a child
Birth of a grandchild
Marriage or divorce
Significant health issues
Major financial changes
Concerns involving 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.