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Estate Planning


"My Family Knows What I Want" — Why That Belief Could Cost Them Everything
The belief that our loved ones inherently understand our wishes is not born from carelessness. It comes from closeness, from decades of shared history, and from a very human reluctance to treat the people we love as legal problems to be solved. But advanced care planning is, at its core, about the gap between what we mean and what the law can actually enforce.

Gregory R. Hill
Jun 1210 min read


This Autism Acceptance Month, Have the Legal Conversation Every PNW Family Should Be Having
This article dives into how Special Needs Trusts can be used, and should be used, to protect the benefits received by those persons with disabilities such as autism.

Gregory R. Hill
Apr 247 min read


Beyond the Protest: How to Legally Secure Your Rights and Values
Advocacy comes with inherent risks. If you are injured, unconscious, or detained during a demonstration, your ability to make critical decisions for yourself disappears the moment you lose consciousness or communication with the outside world. To ensure your values are respected even when you can’t speak, you need to treat Estate Planning not as a "retirement task," but as an essential part of your "activist toolkit.

Gregory R. Hill
Feb 33 min read


The "Invisible Shield" for Your Home: Washington Homestead Exemption
In the world of personal finance, most people focus on building equity. But few focus on protecting it. Whether you are navigating a rough financial patch or just planning for the future, here is how you can shield most or all of your home’s value from creditors.

Gregory R. Hill
Jan 144 min read


Trusts in Washington
You've probably heard the term "trust" thrown around in movies or financial articles, but what does it really mean for you? If you're building a career, buying a home, or starting a family (pets included), it's time to get a grip on this powerful financial tool.

Gregory R. Hill
Nov 14, 20255 min read
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