Divorce pending? Who inherits your property if you die?
If you die while your divorce is pending, your spouse1 will probably inherit your property. In many divorces, the division [read more]
Author Archives: John Varga
Is your foreign will valid in Washington?
If you moved to Washington from out-of-state, there are some basic things that you should know about Washington law with [read more]
What happens if I want to (or need to) change my will?
This is a question asked frequently during the will-drafting process. Most people make their wills with the expectation that they [read more]
Factor a family support award into your estate planning.
Ben Franklin proposed making the turkey the national bird of the United States. He also observed that “in this world [read more]
Your hastily scribbled note on the refrigerator is not a will.
“We really need to get that stuff done.” This comment — or a variation of it — is what I [read more]