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
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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
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
What Are the Benefits of Transfer on Death Deeds in Washington?
March 15, 2024 | By: Dubs Herschlip Traditionally, real estate must pass through a deed signed by all grantees of the last vesting deed, or if one of the grantees has passed away, then a probate proceeding allows a court to transfer title for the deceased grantee. The probate process can be time-consuming and… Continue reading What Are the Benefits of Transfer on Death Deeds in Washington?
The Department of Labor’s New Rule: Employee versus Independent Contractor?
March 5, 2024 | By: Dubs Herschlip Employee or Independent Contractor? New Rule From the Department of Labor Clarifies Distinction In the dynamic landscape of federal regulations, significant changes have emerged in 2024 that businesses need to be aware of. One of these changes includes the redefining of the classification of “independent contractors” under… Continue reading The Department of Labor’s New Rule: Employee versus Independent Contractor?
Do I Need a Will or Living Trust in Washington State?
March 4, 2024 | By: Dubs Herschlip Choosing between a will and a living trust in Washington state can be confusing for various reasons. You may feel that you don’t know which estate planning tool will help you manage your financial portfolio or complex assets. You may be worried about your privacy during the… Continue reading Do I Need a Will or Living Trust in Washington State?