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

The Community First Choice Option (CFC) is a program offering personal care and other services that was authorized by the Affordable Care Act in 2010. The purpose of creating

The federal government imposes additional barriers to fiduciaries and some of its agencies, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Veterans Administration (VA) and the U.S. Office of Personnel

Life is full of the unexpected. As we get older it may seem that unexpected events become more common, but we can anticipate and plan ahead for the help

“I, Bob Everyman, being of sound mind and body do formally set forth my last Will and Testament.” It is the phrase everyone knows as standard opening language for

When your loved one has to be hospitalized, it can be a confusing time. You do not want to think about hospital charges or the cost of care that

An organized estate is one of the most loving gifts you can leave to your survivors. If you become incapacitated while you are still living, a thoughtfully prepared estate