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The Probate Race to the Courthouse in Washington State

The Probate Race to the Courthouse in Washington State

September 9, 2025 | By: Dubs Herschlip    Based on my 25 years of experience, when someone dies in Washington State, the one who controls the estate is the one who wins the race to the courthouse. The “first to file” typically gains significant advantages in controlling estate administration, including decision-making authority over assets and… Continue reading The Probate Race to the Courthouse in Washington State

What Happens to My Finances When I Die in Washington State?

What Happens to My Finances When I Die in Washington State?

August 25, 2025 | By: Dubs Herschlip    Your financial assets that you own in Washington State may constitute the majority of your assets are often referred to as non-probate assets and may transfer according to your beneficiary designations with the financial institution outside of probate. Your financial assets may not need to go through… Continue reading What Happens to My Finances When I Die in Washington State?

Can I Write an Ethical Will in Washington?

Can I Write an Ethical Will in Washington?

August 20, 2025 | By: Dubs Herschlip    An ethical will, also known as a legacy letter or spiritual will, is a customized document separate from a legal will that allows you to pass on your personal values, beliefs, and life lessons to your loved ones. Unlike a legal will, which primarily focuses on the… Continue reading Can I Write an Ethical Will in Washington?

The Importance of Protecting Intellectual Property

May 15, 2025 |  By: Alex Walton and Dubs Herschlip   It’s a curious thing how much of our lives revolve around things that cannot be touched. We pour hours, sometimes years, into ideas: into names, phrases, designs, methods, stories, tools, compositions. They are not physical, and yet they occupy much space in markets, in… Continue reading The Importance of Protecting Intellectual Property

What is an Advanced Healthcare Directive in Washington?

What is an Advanced Healthcare Directive in Washington?

April 25, 2025 |  By: Dubs Herschlip   When unexpected health challenges arise in your life or those of your loved ones, are you prepared? Do your loved ones know your preferences for medical treatment? If not, you need an advanced healthcare directive.   An advanced healthcare directive, sometimes called a healthcare power of attorney,… Continue reading What is an Advanced Healthcare Directive in Washington?

Contested Probate in Washington State: What You Need to Know

Contested Probate in Washington State: What You Need to Know

April 17, 2025 |  By: Dubs Herschlip   This article is not intended as legal advice, but to demystify probate.  Probate is the legal process for settling a person’s estate after death, including validating their will, gathering the assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the estate to its heirs and beneficiaries. In Washington State,… Continue reading Contested Probate in Washington State: What You Need to Know

Reducing Risk of Liability for Statements by Employer about Former Employees

Reducing Risk of Liability for Statements by Employer about Former Employees

March 28, 2025 |  By: Dubs Herschlip   So you fired someone, and you’re afraid of what your people might say about the employee?  And that the employee may hear others talk about your people talking about them and sue your company for retaliation and defamation? You’re in luck if you do things right.  … Continue reading Reducing Risk of Liability for Statements by Employer about Former Employees

How Do I Execute a Will in Washington State?

How Do I Execute a Will in Washington State?

March 14, 2025 |  By: Dubs Herschlip   Do you want peace of mind that you have taken care of your loved ones and preserved your legacy even after you pass away?   Executing a will is a critical aspect of securing your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after you… Continue reading How Do I Execute a Will in Washington State?

How do you protect your digital assets online when you die?

How do you protect your digital assets online when you die?

December 17, 2024 |  By: Dubs Herschlip   With the rise and popularity of social media, this century, and the shift to creating, storing, and owning digital assets, asset protection and estate planning has evolved into acknowledging the need to address and incorporate what happens to your digital assets in addition to the traditional ones.… Continue reading How do you protect your digital assets online when you die?

When Do I Need a Living Trust in Washington?

Including a living trust in your estate plans can save your beneficiaries the expense, time, and hassle of the probate process.

March 21, 2024 |  By: Dubs Herschlip   A living trust, also known as an “inter vivos” trust, is a trust that you create while you are still living. Trusts can be understood as a type of contract between the funder of the trust (“trust grantor”), the trustee, and the beneficiaries. Some trusts, called testamentary… Continue reading When Do I Need a Living Trust in Washington?

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.