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Losing a loved one is undoubtedly a difficult and emotional experience. In addition to dealing with the grief, there are often legal matters to address, such as opening probate. Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, ensuring that their debts are paid, and their assets are distributed to the rightful heirs. In this blog post, we will explore when and...

As a business owner, you’ve likely invested significant time, effort, and resources into building and growing your company. While focusing on the present and future success of your business, it’s essential not to overlook the importance of estate planning. By creating a well-thought-out estate plan, you can protect both your personal and business assets, ensure a smooth transition of...

For those unfamiliar with Chat GPT, it’s essentially an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that was created by a company called Open AI. It has received much attention as of late for its keen ability to generate all types of content and documents, from content for social media to memos to email content. You just ask the chatbot a question or enter in some search terms, and you have the...

In the world of business, disputes are an inevitable part of the landscape. Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, conflicts can arise from various aspects of business operations. Understanding the common types of business disputes and the legal principles surrounding them is essential for business owners, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals alike. In the following,...

Image by benzoix on Freepik An important part of the estate planning process is to protect your assets and care for your loved ones. Many people have heard that an important step in accomplishing these goals is to avoid probate at all costs. However, the majority of us are simply unaware of why this is true. Let’s take a moment to shed some light on the topic. What is Probate? Washington state...

Washington state law defines trade secrets as information that is both not generally known to the public and provides a competitive advantage to a business. This information can include such things as formulas, patterns, designs, compilations of data, customer lists, or any other information that is kept confidential and is important to a business. Trade secrets can be critical to the success...

A Limited Liability Company, or “LLC,” is a specific type of Washington business entity. The main benefits of an LLC are that it provides business owners with liability protection, a flexible management structure, and certain tax advantages. While most LLCs enjoy longevity and success, some become difficult to manage and questions abound on how to remove a member from the entity. Let’s take a...

As with any area of the law, estate planning is the source of several myths and misbeliefs. The unfortunate reality is that these misbeliefs often prevent people from completing an effective estate plan in the first place. Please know, however, that everyone should have a plan in place to protect their wishes, assets, and family. Please contact a skilled estate planning lawyer now if you don’t...

Probate refers to the general administration of a decedent’s estate. It involves the paying off of a decedent’s debts and the distribution of his/her assets. While probate can run smoothly, we also know from experience that it can be frustrating and involve conflict and disputes between family members. This doesn’t always have to be the case, though, since there are a few things you can do to...

A non-compete clause is a common clause that you will see in a Washington employment agreement. The provision essentially prevents a former employee from working for another company in certain situations. Including a non-compete clause in your employment contract can work to effectively keep your competitors at bay. What is a Non-Compete Provision? A non-compete clause basically prevents a...