MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI, P.S.

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WASHINGTON SIMPLE WILLS

A will is a legal document that determines what happens to your property after your death.  A will states who receives property and in what amounts.  A will may also be used to name a guardian for any minor children or to create a trust and designate a trustee to handle an estate on behalf of children.  A will may designate your executor, to handle your estate and affairs from the time of your death until the estate is settled.

A person does not need to have a large estate to have a will.  Anyone who owns property, real (land or house) or personal (cash, stocks, furniture or furnishings), should prepare a will.

In Washington, if a person dies without a will, a Court appoints an administrator to handle the decedent's affairs, and the property is distributed according to a formula fixed by the law. 

A will is valid until it is legally revoked or changed, and becomes effective upon the persons death.  In the event of divorce, a will automatically excludes the former spouse unless it expressly states otherwise.  Changes are often made by a simple document called a codicil (a supplement to a will), or by redrafting the will.

Drafting a will is an important and sometimes complex matter.  It is a critical process that requires legal knowledge, informed decision-making as well as coordination with other estate planning documents.  Although "do-it-yourself" forms and kits are available, they many not consider individual circumstances and relationships.  A lawyer can assist and advise by analyzing individual circumstances and preferences, drafting valid documents, and avoiding pitfalls that alter intent.

 

Our law firm consist of three lawyers in our Renton, King County, WA law office so you can find an attorney who is a good fit for you.  Our lawyers are knowledgable and aggressive in protecting your legal rights under the Washington divorce laws. We use our knoweldge and experience to obtain the best results for our clients. Our emphasis is in Washington family law, divorce, will and probate, and personal injury.  Please click on the Helpful Legal Information button for free information and details about these areas of practice in the state of Washington, including divorce, family law, legal separation, property division, child support, spousal maintenance, parenting plan, custody, visitation, child support modification, custody modification, maintenance modification, parenting plan modification, paternity, adoption, will, Washington Community Property Agreement, Durable Power of Attorney, living will and probate.

Our law firm is conveniently located in Renton, King County, WA, just off the freeway at the intersection of I-405 and I-167, easily accessible from Seattle and Bellevue Washington. Our three family law and divorce attorneys represent clients in the greater Seattle area and throughout the State of Washington, including the communities of Renton, Kent, Tukwila, Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Fairwood, Newcastle, Normandy Park, Auburn, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Skyway, Federal Way, Des Moines, Burien, SeaTac, Factoria, Covington, Medina, North Bend, Snoqualmie, Sammamish, Seahurst, Redondo, Enumclaw and most of south King County. Call 425-255-4542 for a free telephone consultation with a family law and divorce attorney / lawyer. Our attorneys represent both men and women in divorce. Our lawyers offer competitive rates for uncontested divorce.

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