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The State Doesn't Want Your Stuff— But It Won't Give It To Your Chosen Family

Here's a hard truth: the State of Washington doesn't want your stuff when you die. Really, it doesn't. The law goes out of its way to try to keep your estate in the family.

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Committed Intimate Relationships: Love Isn't Enough

Washington doesn't have common-law marriage. You could live with someone for 30 years, share a home, raise kids, and introduce each other as husband or wife...

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Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements In New York: What's The Difference?

Prenuptial agreements? Postnuptial agreements? What's the difference? This article offers a brief overview of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, specifically within the context of applicable...

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Tully Rinckey

How Spousal Maintenance Works In High-Asset Divorce Settlements

Spousal maintenance in high-asset divorce cases involves complex financial considerations that go far beyond standard alimony calculations.

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Diggs & Sadler

Do I Need A Forensic Accountant For My Divorce Case?

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Navigating A Heggstad Petition In San Diego: Understanding Probate Code § 850 For Trust Asset Transfers

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Opelon

What Is A CR 2A?

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Webinar – Second Parent Adoption In Washington State (Video)

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Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

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Estate And Financial Planning Is Not Just For The Rich

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Clark Hill

Planning For Responsible Inheritance: "What Brewster's Millions" Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

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Offit Kurman

Webinar – Everyone Needs A Will (Video)

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Family Law Cases Are Complex — Here's How To Choose The Right Lawyer

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Casner & Edwards

Protecting An Estate Beneficiary With Addiction Issues Through California Estate Planning

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Opelon

California Air Resources Board Publishes Draft SB 261 Guidance

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Silicon, Sanctions And Security: How National Security Laws Are Reshaping The Semiconductor Industry (Video)

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Foley & Lardner

Mass Deportations: How Donald Trump Is Weaving A 'Dangerous' Web Of 'Host Countries'

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Green and Spiegel

Arbitration Essentials: How To Initiate And Navigate An International Arbitration, Part 2: Hearings

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JAMS

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

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JAMS

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Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements In New York: What's The Difference?

Prenuptial agreements? Postnuptial agreements? What's the difference? This article offers a brief overview of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, specifically within the context of applicable...

United States Family

TR

Tully Rinckey

How Spousal Maintenance Works In High-Asset Divorce Settlements

Spousal maintenance in high-asset divorce cases involves complex financial considerations that go far beyond standard alimony calculations.

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Diggs & Sadler

Do I Need A Forensic Accountant For My Divorce Case?

Making sure that you leave your divorce with a fair and equitable division of assets is one of the most important things family law attorneys...

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What Is A CR 2A?

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Webinar – Second Parent Adoption In Washington State (Video)

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Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

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Planning For Responsible Inheritance: "What Brewster's Millions" Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

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Offit Kurman

Family Law Cases Are Complex — Here's How To Choose The Right Lawyer

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A Game-Changer For Divorcing Homeowners In Maryland

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Offit Kurman

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How Spousal Maintenance Works In High-Asset Divorce Settlements

Spousal maintenance in high-asset divorce cases involves complex financial considerations that go far beyond standard alimony calculations.

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Diggs & Sadler

Do I Need A Forensic Accountant For My Divorce Case?

Making sure that you leave your divorce with a fair and equitable division of assets is one of the most important things family law attorneys...

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Beresford Booth

What Is A CR 2A?

In Washington State, final resolution of family law disputes is often resolved before ever reaching a courtroom.

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Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

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Second Department Ends Sisters' Fight Over Family Home Not With A Bang, But A Whimper

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

I Want The House! What It Takes To Keep It After Divorce

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Offit Kurman

Will My Spouse Get My Inheritance In Divorce?

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Parenting Coordinators In Massachusetts: A Powerful Tool For High-Conflict Custody Cases

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Casner & Edwards

How Mental Health Professionals Shape Divorce Outcomes (Podcast)

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

The State Doesn't Want Your Stuff— But It Won't Give It To Your Chosen Family

Here's a hard truth: the State of Washington doesn't want your stuff when you die. Really, it doesn't. The law goes out of its way to try to keep your estate in the family.

United States Family

BB

Beresford Booth

Committed Intimate Relationships: Love Isn't Enough

Washington doesn't have common-law marriage. You could live with someone for 30 years, share a home, raise kids, and introduce each other as husband or wife...

United States Family

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Beresford Booth

Ten Minute Interview: Unique Insurance Considerations For High Net Worth Individuals (Video)

Brian Lucareli, director of Foley Private Client Services (PCS) and co-chair of the Family Offices group, sits down with Ethan Lenz, partner and former chair of our Insurance practice...

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Foley & Lardner

Navigating A Heggstad Petition In San Diego: Understanding Probate Code § 850 For Trust Asset Transfers

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Opelon

Estate And Financial Planning Is Not Just For The Rich

United States Family

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Clark Hill

Planning For Responsible Inheritance: "What Brewster's Millions" Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

United States Family

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Offit Kurman

Webinar – Everyone Needs A Will (Video)

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Beresford Booth

Protecting An Estate Beneficiary With Addiction Issues Through California Estate Planning

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Opelon

California Estate Planning Case Study: 21 Real Challenges Solved With Trusts

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Opelon

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Gift Planning Strategies (Video)

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Kaufman Rossin

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Ten Minute Interview: The Big Beautiful Bill Unpacked — Risks, Moves, And Opportunities (Video)

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Empowerment Through Hero Generation With Nicole àBeckett And Dr. Shruti Roy (Video)

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