Written by our own Attorney Mary Anne Vance, a profile was published in the November 2020 King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin reflecting on Attorney Michael Longyear. To quote another of our attorneys, Jason Burnett, “This is only a portion of the recognition Mike so richly deserves, but it’s a start.” We consider it an […]
Estate Planning Management Tips from the Reed Longyear Estate Planning Department
The Reed Longyear Estate Planning Group continues to work full-time providing you with the best possible legal services during this challenging time. We continue to write new Estate Planning documents, administer Trusts and process Probate matters daily. Here are a few “Tips” to consider in managing your estate plan. Retirement Accounts: Planning Tip from Attorney […]
Congratulations to Reed Longyear Attorneys selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in Washington for 2020
It is with great honor that we recognize the attorneys at our firm who have been selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in Washington for 2020! We are pleased to announce the following attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Star selection:
Including your Frequent Flyer Miles in your Estate Plan and your Divorce
The first thing that pops into most minds when starting estate planning or a divorce is “Who gets the house, car, bank account, 401(k), dog, etc.” But not all the valuable assets in an estate are so obvious. Case in point, frequent flyer miles. The Hidden Value For Your Beneficiaries The value of frequent flyer […]
Top Apps for Working Remotely with Your Divorce Attorney
Long before the Coronavirus required people to stay at home, clients frequently communicated with their divorce attorney via phone and email. New social distancing measures, however, have shined an increasingly brighter spotlight on the role of technology in navigating your divorce. The following is a list of key programs and apps that will you help […]
Supreme Court Victory: Spousal Inheritance Rights After a Separation Agreement
We want to congratulate Attorney Jason Burnett of Reed Longyear, who recently had success representing his client in a case that went to the Washington Supreme Court and resolved an unsettled area of law in Washington relating to death and inheritance during a divorce. The case was Petelle v. Ersfeld-Petelle and determined that some separation […]
Safe Start Washington – A Brief Guide for Businesses
For the past few months, domestic economy has come to a halt due to wide-sweeping shutdowns and shelter-in-place orders across the United States, including Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order issued March 23, 2020. The good news is that the mandatory social distancing and prohibitions have been effective in flattening the curve and preventing […]
Signing Estate Planning Documents While Social Distancing
What are your Options? Electronic signatures? In person signings? Car signings? For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of completing an estate plan to ensure we are prepared for the worst while hoping for the best. The risk of illness may be a reminder that it’s time to draft a will or a […]
The CARES Act and Your Divorce
The CARES Act makes it easier to tap retirement assets for financially-strapped families during their divorce. Divorcing spouses often face financial belt-tightening measures as they temporarily figure out how to support two households. Money worries are even worse right now thanks to coronavirus-related business shut-downs. People are being furloughed, losing hours, getting laid off, or […]
Estate Planning Self-Help in Uncertain Times: A Note From Mary Anne Vance
In times of uncertainty or distress, I focus on the things I can control, like what I’ll make for dinner or when will I take a walk. Having some sense of control stabilizes me. During the past two weeks I have talked with many clients about ways they can confirm their control of their advance […]