Estate Planning Strategies
By: Christopher Small
Language: en
Categories: Education, Kids, Family
Estate Planning Strategies is a podcast dedicated to everything estate planning, including: wills, trusts, guardians, power of attorney, medical power of attorney, legacy, wealth creation, asset protection, estate taxes, generation skipping taxes, income taxes, charitable giving, charitable trusts, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts, life insurance trusts, IRA trusts. If it's estate planning related, we'll be talking about it.
Episodes
New Real Estate and Your Estate Plan
Jan 11, 2026New Real Estate and Your Estate Plan
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it cost...
Do Single Member LLCs Get Asset Protection?
Jan 10, 2026Do Single Member LLCs Get Asset Protection?
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it cost...
Don't Pay Inheritances With Cashier's Checks
Jan 09, 2026Don't Pay Inheritances With Cashier's Checks
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it costs 1...
Estate Planning Demystified
Jan 09, 2026Estate planning demystified
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it costs 10 times what it...
When Do Estate Plans Get Too Old?
Jan 08, 2026When do estate plans get too old
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it cost...
How to Avoid Millions in Estate Tax If You Can See the Future
Jan 07, 2026How to Avoid Millions in Estate Tax If You Can See the Future
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done...
The Difference Between a $1K Estate Plan and a $4K Estate Plan
Jan 06, 2026The Difference Between a $1K Estate Plan and a $4K Estate Plan
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
How to Own WA Real Estate and Pay No Estate Tax
Jan 05, 2026How to Own WA Real Estate and Pay No Estate Tax
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
An...
An Easy Way to Avoid WA Estate Taxes
Jan 04, 2026An Easy Way to Avoid WA Estate Taxes
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like...
How to Avoid Probate When You Own a Business
Jan 03, 2026How to Avoid Probate When You Own a Business
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seem...
Unpopular Opinions From an Estate Planning Attorney #74: Don't Wait Until Death to Give
Jan 02, 2026Unpopular Opinions From an Estate Planning Attorney #74: Don't Wait Until Death to Give
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done...
5 ways you can avoid probate.
Dec 31, 20255 ways you can avoid probate.
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it costs 10 ti...
Unpopular Opinions From an Estate Planning Attorney #217: Zero Tax Isn't the Goal
Dec 26, 2025Unpopular Opinions From an Estate Planning Attorney #217: Zero Tax Isn't the Goal
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
Unpopular Opinions From an Estate Planning Attorney #42: Crazy Trust Provisions Aren't Effective
Dec 24, 2025Unpopular Opinions From an Estate Planning Attorney #42: Crazy Trust Provisions Aren't Effective
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
Deathbed Real Estate Gifts Are BAD
Dec 23, 2025Deathbed Real Estate Gifts Are BAD
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it costs 1...
NEWSFLASH! WA Couples Do Not Have $6M of WA Estate Tax Exemption
Dec 22, 2025Newsflash! WA couples do not have $6m of WA estate tax exemption
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
Do Not Put Your Family on Your Real Estate to Avoid Probate
Dec 20, 2025Do Not Put Your Family on Your Real Estate to Avoid Probate
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
Downsides to Probates That Take a Long Time
Dec 19, 2025Downsides to Probates That Take a Long Time
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like...
A Typical Minor Child Trust Distribution Schedule
Dec 18, 2025A Typical Minor Child Trust Distribution Schedule
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it cost...
The Unlikely Place High Net Worth People Should Start Estate Planning
Dec 17, 2025The Unlikely Place High Net Worth People Should Start Estate Planning
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
An...
How to gift over the annual limit with no gift tax return
Dec 16, 2025How to gift over the annual limit with no gift tax return
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
Creative trust distribution schedule thoughts
Dec 15, 2025Creative trust distribution schedule thoughts
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it costs 10 ti...
End of the year estate tax strategy
Dec 14, 2025End of the year estate tax strategy
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it cost...
Should you put your real estate in a trust
Dec 13, 2025Should you put your real estate in a trust
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seem...
How credit shelter trusts work in under 90 seconds
Dec 12, 2025How credit shelter trusts work in under 90 seconds
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like...
Unmarried Couples - Estate Planning Beware!
Dec 11, 2025Unmarried Couples - Estate Planning Beware!
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it costs 1...
The Downside of Putting Real Estate in a Trust.
Dec 10, 2025The Downside of Putting Real Estate in a Trust.
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seem...
Credit Shelter Trusts Explained
Dec 08, 2025Credit Shelter Trusts Explained
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it seems like it costs 10 times w...
The One Time a Power of Attorney Does Not Work
Dec 07, 2025The One Time a Power of Attorney Does Not Work
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
And it s...
A Costly Probate Mistake with Real Estate
Dec 06, 2025A Costly Probate Mistake with Real Estate
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
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A Story About Entitlement and Estate Planning
Dec 05, 2025A Story About Entitlement and Estate Planning
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
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Need Probate? Just Say No to Credit Card Bills.
Dec 04, 2025Need Probate - Just Say No to Credit Card Bills
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
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The Secret Language of Bank Beneficiary Designations.
Dec 03, 2025Secret Language of Bank Beneficiary Designations.
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
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4 Probate Rules Every Executor Needs to Know
Dec 02, 20254 Probate Rules Every Executor Needs to Know
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
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Real Estate, Death, and Probate Notice
Dec 01, 2025Real Estate, Death, and Probate Notice
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service.
It takes forever to talk to someone.
It takes forever to get work done.
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Friendly Reminder that Testamentary Trusts are Trash.
Nov 26, 2025Friendly Reminder that Testamentary Trusts are Trash.
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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL
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It takes forever to talk to someone.
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How Much Money Should You Leave Your Executor
Nov 25, 2025How Much Money Should You Leave Your Executor
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Will vs. Trust: What's the Difference?
Nov 25, 2025Will vs. Trust - What's the Difference
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Probate, HOA Dues, and the Creditor Claim Process
Nov 24, 2025Probate, HOA Dues, and the Creditor Claim Process
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The Best Way to Update a Medical Power of Attorney.
Nov 21, 2025The Best Way to Update a Medical Power of Attorney.
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How to Revoke a Power of Attorney
Nov 20, 2025How to Revoke a Power of Attorney
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The Wrong Way to Revoke a Will
Nov 19, 2025The Wrong Way to Revoke a Will
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How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures
Nov 19, 2025How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures
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How to Open a Probate When the Debts Are More Than the Assets
Nov 18, 2025How to Open a Probate When the Debts Are More Than the Assets
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Does the Notary on a Will Count as a Witness
Nov 17, 2025Does the Notary on a Will Count as a Witness
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The Only Way to Revoke a Revocable Trust
Nov 15, 2025The Only Way to Revoke a Revocable Trust
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The Wrong Way to Update Your Will
Nov 14, 2025The Wrong Way to Update Your Will
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No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This
Nov 14, 2025No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This
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How to Revoke a Medical Power of Attorney
Nov 13, 2025How to Revoke a Medical Power of Attorney
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The Best Way to Update an Irrevocable Trust
Nov 12, 2025The Best Way to Update an Irrevocable Trust
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How to Revoke a Revocable Trust
Nov 11, 2025How to Revoke a Revocable Trust
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How a WA LLC Can Decrease Your Estate Taxes
Nov 10, 2025How a WA LLC Can Decrease Your Estate Taxes
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How a WA LLC Can Increase Your Estate Taxes
Nov 10, 2025How a WA LLC Can Increase Your Estate Taxes
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How to Update Your Power of Attorney.
Nov 07, 2025How to Update Your Power of Attorney.
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No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This
Nov 06, 2025No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This
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How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures
Nov 05, 2025How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures
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The Benefits and Costs of Irrevocable Trusts
Nov 05, 2025The Benefits and Costs of Irrevocable Trusts
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The Right Time to Put Life Insurance in a Trust
Nov 04, 2025The Right Time to Put Life Insurance in a Trust
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What is TEDRA and How Can It Wreck Your Estate Plan
Nov 04, 2025What is TEDRA and How Can It Wreck Your Estate Plan
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Verbal Promises are Not Estate Planning
Nov 02, 2025Verbal Promises are Not Estate Planning
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The Only Time You're Required to Take Inherited IRA Distributions
Nov 01, 2025The Only Time You're Required to Take Inherited IRA Distributions
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Don't Judge Your Estate Planning Attorney by Their Binder Extravagance.
Oct 31, 2025Don't Judge Your Estate Planning Attorney by Their Binder Extravagance.
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Irrevocable Trust - How Much Money Should You Have?
Oct 30, 2025Irrevocable Trust - How Much Money Should You Have?
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Unless You're Charlie Sheen, You Probably Don't Need an Irrevocable Trust.
Oct 29, 2025Unless You're Charlie Sheen, You Probably Don't Need an Irrevocable Trust
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Estate Planning with Assets Under $1M
Oct 25, 2025Estate Planning with Assets Under $1M
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The One Time Doing a Transfer on Death Deed is a Disaster
Oct 24, 2025The One Time Doing a Transfer on Death Deed is a Disaster
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An Estate Planning Tip for the End of the Year
Oct 23, 2025An Estate Planning Tip for the End of the Year
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2 Reasons You Shouldn't Use willsandtrusts.com
Oct 22, 20252 Reasons You Shouldn't Use willsandtrusts
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Two Ways to Avoid Probate when Own Real Estate
Oct 21, 2025Two Ways to Avoid Probate when Own Real Estate
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Life Insurance Proceeds DO Count for Estate Taxes
Oct 20, 2025Life Insurance Proceeds DO Count for Estate Taxes
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Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common
Oct 20, 2025Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common
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Save Money in Probate with the Bill Strategy
Oct 20, 2025Save Money in Probate with the Bill Strategy
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How Much Money do You Need to Need a Trust?
Oct 18, 2025How Much Money do You Need to Need a Trust
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If You Have this Type of Trust You are in Big Trouble!
Oct 18, 2025If You Have this Type of Trust You are in Big Trouble
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Can Your Power of Attorney Sell Your Real Estate? Find Out!
Oct 17, 2025Can Your Power of Attorney Sell Your Real Estate
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Do Beneficiaries get Taxed on Inheritance?
Oct 16, 2025Do Beneficiaries get Taxed on Inheritance?
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When You are Required to File a WA Estate Tax Return?
Oct 14, 2025When You are Required to File a WA Estate Tax Return?
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Do You Have to Pay Off the Mortgage on Inherited Property?
Oct 13, 2025How Long Should it Take to Make an Estate Plan
Oct 12, 2025How Long Should it Take to Make an Estate Plan
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Can Your Power of Attorney Change Beneficiary Designations
Oct 11, 2025Can Your Power of Attorney Change Beneficiary Designations
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No Inheritance for Common Law Marriages
Oct 10, 2025No Inheritance for Common Law Marriages
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Estate Planning Covers More than Death
Oct 09, 2025Estate Planning Covers More than Death
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No Inheritance for Step-Kids
Oct 08, 2025No Inheritance for Step-Kids
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The Problem with Joint Tenants with Rights of Suvivorship
Oct 07, 2025The Problem with Joint Tenants with Rights of Suvivorship
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Common Law Marriage Estate Planning Nightmare!
Oct 06, 2025Common Law Marriage Estate Planning Nightmare!
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Moving Your House into Your LLC will NOT Trigger the Due on Sale Clause
Oct 06, 2025Moving Your House into Your LLC will NOT Trigger the Due on Sale Clause
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Can You Update Transfer on Death Deed Without Telling Beneficiaries?
Oct 05, 2025Can You Update Transfer on Death Deed Without Telling Beneficiaries?
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Where do Your Assets Go if You Die Without a Will?
Oct 04, 2025Where do Your Assets Go if You Die Without a Will?
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How an LLC can Increase Your WA Estate Tax Liability
Oct 03, 2025How an LLC can Increase Your WA Estate Tax Liability
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The Wrong Way to Make Changes to Your Trust
Oct 02, 2025The Wrong Way to Make Changes to Your Trust
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How to Have Multiple Successor Trustees
Oct 01, 2025How to Have Multiple Successor Trustees
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This Will Change How You Think About Disinheriting Your Family
Sep 30, 2025This Will Change How You Think About Disinheriting Your Family
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LLC - Good for Asset Protection, Bad for WA Estate Taxes
Sep 29, 2025LLC - Good for Asset Protection, Bad for WA Estate Taxes
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I Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This, but You Don’t Need a Trust to Avoid Probate
Sep 29, 2025I Don’t Know Who Needs to Hear This, but You Don’t Need a Trust to Avoid Probate
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This May Change How You Think About Estate Planning
Sep 27, 2025This May Change How You Think About Estate Planning
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This Feels Illegal to Know About Revocable Trusts
Sep 26, 2025This feels illegal to know about revocable trusts
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The Real Reason for Revocable Living Trusts Is Not to Save on Estate Taxes
Sep 25, 2025The real reason for revocable living trusts is not to save on estate taxes
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Who Gets Separate Property if There is a Will
Sep 23, 2025Who Gets Separate Property if There is a Will
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5 estate planning myths that will lead you to make bad life choices
Sep 23, 20255 estate planning myths that will lead you to make bad life choices
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Why Do Probates Take SOOO Long
Sep 23, 2025Why do probates take SOOO long
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