12 Ways to Rock Your Memorial Day Weekend

12 Ways to Rock Your Memorial Day Weekend

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"We know many Seattle families will be hitting the highways and mountain passes this Memorial Day Weekend with cars packed full of camping gear. But for those families sticking close to home (you know who you are… been there, done that, never again with little ones), we’ve rounded up 12 activities to keep everyone in your crew happy and entertained over the three-day weekend."

Drafting a Proper Will in the State of Washington.

Drafting a will is like pre-arranging a funeral.  Nobody wants to think about it, but those that plan ahead are saving their loved ones a great deal of angst in the future.  Why even draft a will?  Well, what happens to a lifetime of possessions is out of your control if you don’t.  Now is the time to protect the people you care about the most from an uncertain financial future.

Fortunately, in Washington state if a will has to go to probate because property is involved the process is less expensive and less complicated than in other areas of the country.  In other states the courts get involved in the process.  In the Evergreen state the courts keep their nose out of the proceedings unless there are issues that are being contested.

Before you begin the process of drafting a will know this - it is a complex and important process.  You definitely should seek the assistance of a lawyer.  Once you have made the correct decision then be careful and choose the right one.  Attorney Lyle Clark has been practicing estate and probate law for more than 35 years.  Enough said…experience counts.  Call Lyle Clark today at (425) 452-3092.

Negotiating a Separation Agreement in the State of Washington.

Washington State law provides for two types of separation contracts.  One is filed with a court in a marriage dissolution or legal separation proceeding and is incorporated by reference into a decree of dissolution or legal separation.  The other type is for people who want a trial separation without court proceedings.  It is intended to put creditors on notice that the couple is no longer functioning as a marital community and that neither will be responsible for the debts of the other spouse during the separation.

Negotiating the terms of a separation agreement is both a complex legal matter and one that can be very stressful.  It should never be taken lightly because it may affect the rest of your life.  When divorce or separation is unavoidable, clear-thinking adults are required to work out as many details as they can mutually before it goes into a written document. There are many issues that will need to be addressed in as rational a manner as possible, such as:

1.)        How much is the house worth and how will it be disposed of?

2.)        Is there a family business?  If so, what is the value of it? Should it be appraised?

3.)        How should retirement benefits, such as pensions, 401-K’s or IRA’s be treated?

4.)        Is there other property that should be appraised?

5.)        What is the fairest way to divide the property and debts of the parties?

6.)        What happens to family pets, if any?

Do not let pettiness or anger dictate what will happen during the next several years of your life.  Talk to a professional negotiator about your marriage separation rights.  Family law attorney Lyle Clark has been practicing family law in Bellevue and the State of Washington for over 35 years.  Sit down with Lyle Clark at his office and talk about your situation frankly by making an appointment at (425) 452-3092.