Estate Planning in Washington State


Estate planning involves decisions about what will happen to a person's property upon their death.  When a person dies, their interest in property is called the decedent's "estate." There are many ways to control what happens to a person's estate, both in terms of who gets the property, and what can and can't be done with it.

Jeff Burkhart and Andrea Burkhart are skilled at complex estate planning. We understand the details about the laws and legal documents; and, we consider the big picture in order to best assist our clients with meeting their personal and financial goals.

The basic legal documents used by estate planning attorneys include:
Our Basic Estate Planning Document Package includes:
  • Will
  • Instructions to Personal Representative
  • Power of Attorney
  • Advance Health Care Directive
The Package includes initial consultation, drafting, revisions, second consultation, notary services, and signing ceremony.

Contact Jeff and Andrea today for advice on optimizing your estate plan.

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