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Estate planning is about more than simply signing documents—it’s about protecting your family’s future, securing your assets, and avoiding legal surprises. Whether you live in California or...

If you’re a doctor, dentist, veterinarian or chiropractor practicing in California or Washington, your estate planning needs go beyond your personal affairs—they include your practice, professional...

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s essential for families of all sizes and income levels who want to protect their loved ones, their legacy, and their peace of mind. Whether you live...

Why Every Family Needs a When Im Gone FileOct 10, 2025| BY: Wade Law OfficesPlanning for the future is an act of care. One of the most thoughtful steps you can take for your loved ones is creating...

Common Estate Planning Myths And the Truth Behind ThemAug 13, 2025| BY: Wade Law OfficesEstate planning often carries a reputation for being something only retirees or high-net-worth individuals...

Estate Planning for Blended Families: Key ConsiderationsAug 06, 2025| BY: Wade Law OfficesBlended families are built on love, resilience, and fresh starts, but they also bring unique estate...

Estate Planning for Small Business Owners: Protect What You’ve BuiltJul 30, 2025| BY: Wade Law OfficesFor small business owners, estate planning goes beyond protecting personal assets its about...

Divorce and Estate Planning: What You Need to KnowJul 23, 2025| BY: Wade Law OfficesTheres no question that navigating a divorce can be emotionally and logistically overwhelming. While youre...

Avoiding Confusion in a Crisis with Proper PlanningApr 06, 2020| BY: Wade Law OfficesChildren are sometimes tasked with helping their ill or aging parents.  Often these decisions, and the legal...

Don’t Put Off Updating Your Estate Plan DocumentsJan 24, 2018| BY: Wade Law OfficesWe’ve said it before. We’ll say it again. And again.When people put off updating estate plans, they’re playing a...

5 Estate Planning Tips for Blended FamiliesJan 17, 2018| BY: Wade Law OfficesDivorce and remarriage are common. Blended families bring an extra challenge to estate planning, and it’s important for...

The Basics of Estate PlanningJun 23, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesEstate planning can be complex, but a well-informed and detailed plan can eliminate hassles for your family if you die or become...

Partnership BasicsMay 25, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesA partnership is typically an association of two or more people that operate as the co-owners of a business that has not been registered as an...

Advantages of a Living TrustMay 23, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesA living trust is typically created by an individual to ensure easy transfer of their assets (upon their death) to their beneficiaries...

Estate Planning PitfallsMay 18, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesWhen was the last time that you reviewed the estate plan you created over a decade ago? Well, if you draw a blank as to the aforementioned...

Estate Planning 101May 16, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesRegardless of however difficult planning for ones own death might seem, it is an inevitable truth that we eventually need to pass along our...

Estate planning to prepare for the death of a spouseMar 28, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesWhether couples are newly married or advanced in age, it is important that they try to engage in end-of-life...

The advantages of establishing a quiet trustMar 23, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesMany families are concerned about transferring wealth to their children because they feel the children are unprepared...

Estate Plans Aren’t Just About Avoiding ProbateFeb 27, 2017| BY: Wade Law OfficesAvoiding probate, reducing taxes, providing for heirs, and protecting a family business. These are the more popular...

Intra-family loan as an estate planning vehicleNov 29, 2016| BY: Wade Law OfficesAn intra-family loan is a fundamental estate-planning tool that has a low transaction cost. According to the...

The advantages of using a trust protectorNov 15, 2016| BY: Wade Law OfficesWhen establishing a revocable trust, it is advisable to designate a trust protector to supervise the administration of the...

The benefits and risks associated with a beneficiary defective inheritors trust (BDIT)Oct 26, 2016| BY: Wade Law OfficesAn unusual estate planning vehicle that has the potential to convert...

The importance of succession planningApr 04, 2016| BY: Wade Law OfficesSuccession planning is not always at the forefront of the minds of business owners. However, having an exit plan for your...

Best practices for establishing an appropriate trustMar 09, 2016| BY: Wade Law OfficesWhen people are contemplating how they would like their savings and property to be distributed after their...

A new method of probate avoidance for homeowners in CaliforniaJan 20, 2016| BY: Wade Law OfficesAs of Jan. 1, 2016, homeowners in California will be able to bequeath property to their heirs without...

Can You Really Be Billed for all Elderly Parents Nursing Home CareAug 18, 2015| BY: Wade Law OfficesDid you know you could be liable for your parents nursing home bills under a little known law on...

Some Helpful Advice on Choosing a Successor TrusteeJul 17, 2015| BY: Wade Law OfficesWhen you create Revocable Living Trusts, you must choose someone trustworthy to assume the role of a Successor...

A Legal and Financial Pre-Vacation ChecklistMay 13, 2015| BY: Wade Law OfficesFamily vacations tend to dominate the summer months. Friends and relatives say nothing is quite as stressful as...

Money Managers Cut Worry for SeniorsMay 15, 2014| BY: Wade Law OfficesIts tough enough for many adults to keep track of their bills, but it can be especially hard for those in their retirement...

How to Prevent Alzheimers from Destroying your Familys Financial FutureMar 14, 2014| BY: Wade Law OfficesAlzheimers disease, and the demands it places on a caregivers time and energy, can devastate...

Why Business Owners MUST Have a Living TrustFeb 15, 2014| BY: Wade Law OfficesWe strongly recommend that if you are a business owner, having a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) is critical for several...

Help Protect Yourself from Being Targeted by Scam ArtistsNov 12, 2013| BY: Wade Law OfficesThe numbers are staggering.A recent survey by the Investor Protection Trust finds that one out of every...

Advance Directiveness Could Have Saved Legally Blonde Actress a Day in CourtDec 31, 2012| BY: Wade Law OfficesGuardianship over a relative is much more difficult to obtain after a loved one has...

Now or Never to Take Advantage of Gift-Tax Exemption LimitsDec 27, 2012| BY: Wade Law OfficesAt the end of the year, the federal gift-tax exemption will fall from $5.12 million to $1 million,...

You Could be Asked to Sign Arbitration Agreement Agreement by Nursing HomeSep 28, 2012| BY: Wade Law OfficesIts hard enough to make the decision that an elderly loved one must move into a nursing...

Retirement Planning for SinglesJun 25, 2012| BY: Wade Law OfficesTheres a growing trend among the nations retirees unexpected singlehood.A March report by BMO Financial Groups BMO Retirement...

Could a Crummey Trust Still Work for You Under Todays Tax Laws?Feb 14, 2012| BY: Wade Law OfficesSometimes, the old ways are best.Crummey Trusts named after D. Clifford Crummey who won a fight...

George Clooneys New Movie Offers Informative, Entertaining Look at TrustsFeb 07, 2012| BY: Wade Law OfficesGeorge Clooney is starring in a movie about a family trust. Yes, you read correctly.The...

Death Preceded Fame Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Author Had Invalid WillJan 23, 2012| BY: Wade Law OfficesUnless you dont own a TV or use the internet, youve no doubt heard about The Girl with the...

A Trust Can Save You From a Court-Appointed GuardianshipNov 06, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesIt happens in even the most privileged of families. An aging parent is suffering from failing health....

Business Planning ReviewsSep 14, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesIn this article, we would like you to consider holding a planning review for your business. In holding a planning review, you may want to...

New Disclosure Rules Will Expose Hidden Fees inside Retirement PlansSep 12, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesAdvisors know theres a host of unknown costs and fees lurking inside a clients 401(k) plans,...

Who Will Care for Hachi?Aug 28, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesThere are 86.4 million cats and 78.2 million dogs owned in the U.S., according to the American Pet Products Association.The Humane Society...

How to Maximize Family Privacy in Your Estate PlanningJun 14, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesIn this day and age of internet search engines, privacy is at a premium. The lack of privacy is further...

Ways to Maximize Your Social Security BenefitsFeb 28, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesMost people know that if they file for Social Security benefits early, they will receive less than if they wait a few...

Interesting Court Decision Illustrates Mistake in Buy-Sell AgreementFeb 24, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesA well thought through Buy-Sell (or sometimes called shareholder agreement) is critical in any...

Year-End Planning IdeasJan 20, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesDespite the generally low value of many assets today, those low values, combined with low interest rates, the historically low gift tax rate...

Estate Planning ResolutionsJan 20, 2011| BY: Wade Law OfficesOn December 17, 2010 President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010...