by cooneylaw | Apr 27, 2021 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A comprehensive estate plan includes several legal documents that clearly lay out your wishes, including a Health Care Directive. This document, also referred to as a Living Will or Advanced Directive, clearly states your wishes regarding the use of certain...
by cooneylaw | Oct 12, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Just knowing that you are a power of attorney may not be enough for you to effectively undertake the role for your family member in Washington. Being sure that you are fully aware of your responsibilities and under what conditions you will be required to take over may...
by cooneylaw | Oct 3, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
One of the most common parts of estate planning involves signing a durable power of attorney form that gives an agent the authority to make certain decisions on your behalf. In Washington, the law allows your agent to make a variety of medical and financial choices if...
by cooneylaw | Sep 19, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
Many Washington residents spend a lot of time trying to decide what should be done with their house once they are no longer living. Sometimes, there is an easy solution to this question. However, if you have more than one child or person you wish to leave the house...
by cooneylaw | Apr 22, 2019 | Estate Planning & Probate, Wills
A common question we here at Cooney Law Offices, P.S. often hear is what happens if a person dies without a will? It is typically coming from concerned family members in Spokane who have recently had loved ones pass away and are now worried that the dispersal of their...