Gifting and Leveraged Gifting
From the Estate Planning and Probate Group Many individuals know that lifetime gifts to children and other loved ones can reduce or eliminate estate taxes otherwise due upon death. Yet many are not aware of the options to leverage their gifts to produce even greater tax savings. This FAQ will review the benefits of making gifts and […]
How Will the Changes to Insurance Impact Personal Injury Cases?
From the Health Care Group The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) is the most sweeping healthcare law in decades. It has three overarching tenets: All persons will be required to obtain health insurance or pay a tax penalty; All health insurance policies must comply with certain minimum requirements regarding the scope of […]
IP: Ten Things to Consider if You Own a Website
If you own or manage a website, there are many items to consider, below are ten of the more commonly asked about.
Intellectual Property 101
Intellectual Property (IP) can be anything from a particular manufacturing process to a company’s logo, a trade secret like a formula, or song lyrics.
Selecting a Strong Trademark
It is time to select a trademark, what do you need to know? How do I select a strong trademark? What Is important when selecting a trademark?
Real Estate: Buyers
Should I use a broker? Is a broker the same as realtor? What is a realtor? Do I need one to buy property? These questions and more are answered the the FAQ
Real Estate: Sellers
What is a broker? What is a realtor? Can do I need one or the other to sell my property? What do I need to disclose? These questions and more are addressed in the FAQ
Irrevocable Trusts
Irrevocable Trusts can be highly effective tools to maximize the amount of wealth that passes to your heirs. To find out more, read the FAQ.
Social Purpose Corporations
On June 7, 2012, Washington state began recognizing a new entity that gives corporations more opportunity to build social values into their for-profit businesses.
Basic Estate Planning: Single Person
What is an estate plan? Do I need an estate plan? What happens if I die without a will? Our attorneys cover the essentials of Estate Planning for you.