Washington Estate Planning

A will can help you protect your family and your property in Washington.

Learn how to make a living trust in Washington.

If you die without a will in Washington, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state intestate succession laws.

Learn the rules about who can be your executor in Washington state.

If you leave behind more than $3 million when you die, your estate might owe Washington estate tax.

Probate is a court-supervised legal process that may be required after someone dies.

Probate court proceedings can be long, costly, and confusing. Learn how Washington families can save time, money, and hassle

Save time and money using Washington's probate shortcuts. These procedures make it easier for survivors to collect property left by a person who has died.

In Washington, married couples and registered domestic partners can avoid probate by signing a Community Property Agreement (CPA).

A durable POA allows someone to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Washington.

This article sets out the requirements for obtaining a prescription for life-ending medication under the Washington Death With Dignity Act.

Learn important Washington laws about burial, cremation, death certificates, and other post-death matters.

Find out what you need to know before having a home funeral in Washington.