Wills

A will is the traditional foundation of most estate plans. It tells the court who you want to inherit your property, who you want to manage the estate, and (if you have minor children) who you want to raise them. For many Washington families, a well-drafted will is everything they need.

What we’ll cover in detail

• What a Washington will can and can’t do
• Why a will alone doesn’t always avoid probate (and when probate is fine)
• How to choose a personal representative
• Naming guardians for minor children
• Making bequests of specific items vs. dividing the estate as a whole
• How a will works alongside community property agreements, beneficiary designations, and trusts

If you’ve been meaning to write a will but haven’t gotten around to it, the conversation is free and the process is simpler than most people expect.