It’s hard to believe but prior to the very early 1990s assisted care facilities were sterile places, often modeled on and run like hospitals, and no one thought much
It’s easy in movies and on TV – a character needs assisted living, other characters are predictably upset, some drama follows, ten minutes later the character is in an
He was probably in his late 40s, had a beard, was obviously as tired and achy as the rest of us fresh off a 5:30 am flight and destined
St. Patrick’s Day reminds me of a story a friend tells. He was in Ireland playing rugby, a team in Dublin gave him and his teammates passes to the
For many people, giving gifts is one of the best ways we have to show love and gratitude to others. Who does not enjoy seeing the smile on someone’s
Few people like to think about death, especially their own. However, it is far better to actively and effectively prepare for death than to avoid thinking about it. End-of-life
Recently our blog featured a post about how your Durable Power Of Attorney for Financial Affairs may be the most important document in your estate plan. Click here to
Last month we covered two common misconceptions about probate in Washington State. It is never easy for a family when a loved one dies. Many people assume that estate
The Community First Choice Option (CFC) program went into effect in Washington State on July 1. In Part I of this blog last month we discussed what the program
Probate is the legal process of settling your estate once you die; paying your creditors and transferring your remaining assets to your heirs and beneficiaries. In Washington State, probate
