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Recent News and Educational Resources from Reed Longyear

Revisiting the Secure Act

The “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” Act—more commonly known as the “SECURE Act”—was signed into law on December 20, 2019 and brought enormous changes to the treatment many qualified retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k) accounts. In 2022, additional regulations proposed by the Treasury Department, along with a recent Congressional update known […]

Are My Deposit Accounts Insured by the FDIC?

With bank failures being more pervasive in today’s media, it is helpful to review the amounts the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) may cover and how individual scenarios may affect coverage. Below is a link to the FDIC’s webpage detailing covered financial accounts and coverage limits: https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposit-insurance/financial-products-insured/ For example, with solo accounts, the FDIC insures […]

February 2023 Webinar Presentation Recording

For those unable to join the live webinar, we are pleased to offer a recording of the Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin & Burnett, PLLC, informational webinar for February 2023. Attorneys presented on a variety of estate planning and family law topics, that include: • Digging Deeper – Options for Disposition of Bodily Remains in Washington, […]

Summer 2022 Webinar Presentation Recording

For anyone who missed our seminar (or for those who just want to re-watch!), please enjoy this recording of the July 2022 Webinar hosted by Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin & Burnett, PLLC’s Estate Planning & Trust Administration team.

Estate Planning At Any Age

Your estate plan must evolve as you age Regardless of the stage of life you are currently in, it is important to bear in mind that your estate plan is not a static document. Reviewing and revising your estate plan is critical — because what is important to you in your 20s or 30s likely […]

Ancillary Probates

With the pandemic legitimizing remote work solutions, more and more people are purchasing and owning real property in multiple states. During life, this situation typically does not cause any issue, however, upon death, this may lead to more administrative work for your executor/personal representative as most jurisdictions require an ancillary probate be initiated to transfer […]

Options for Disposition of Remains in Washington

During the estate planning process, one of the most difficult decisions for our clients is deciding what to do with their body after death. Thankfully, Washington law is progressive and now offers many options for consumers: Burial, Cremation, Composting, and Liquification. BURIAL, CREMATION, COMPOSTING AND LIQUIFICATION The most common methods for disposing of a body […]

Letters of Instruction to Your Fiduciaries

One of the most helpful things a principal completing an estate plan can do for their nominated agents or fiduciaries is to draft a Letter of Instruction (LOI) to provide additional context for their intentions. Like following a recipe with illustrations, a principal not only helps ensure their intent is carried out but also can […]

January 2022 Webinar Presentation Recording

For anyone who missed our seminar (or for those who just want to re-watch!), please enjoy this recording of the 2022 Estate Planning Seminar hosted by Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin & Burnett, PLLC’s Estate Planning & Trust Administration team.