Can a Trust Help Me Reduce Washington State and Federal Estate Taxes?

Estate planning in Spokane can start to feel complicated when looking at estate tax rules. This is especially true in Washington because it is one of the few states that imposes its own estate tax in addition to the federal estate tax. If your estate is large enough, you may be subject to both.  The…

What is a Memorandum of Trust Used For?

One of the primary benefits of having a Revocable Living Trust is the privacy offered by this estate planning method. Unlike a Will, which becomes a matter of public record when it’s offered for probate, your Trust Agreement does not become public. So, your business remains your business. What happens, then, when you are attempting…