Cobalt Law PLLC

02/03/2023

What is a POLST form? Check out this blog post for a bit more info.

Most people have a lot of questions regarding their estate plannings and I am hear to help.

01/20/2023

What is the difference between an agent and a personal representative? Read the post below for more information:

​Your agent is the person you name in your power of attorney document. This person will have the power to manage financial or healthcare matters on your behalf. Sometimes a power of attorney...

01/11/2023

Who receives your property if you don't have a will? Read this post for more information.

Read more about what happens to your property if you don't make a will and pass away.

12/29/2022

When should you update your estate plan? Read the post below for a few helpful pointers.

You should review your estate plan every two to three years. At minimum, look over your documents after a major life event to ensure that your estate planning documents convey your wishes.

12/08/2022

Read our latest post about probate:

After a person dies, their assets need to be distributed to their heirs. Probate is the legal process of figuring out what assets the deceased owned and then transferring those assets to the heirs.

12/02/2022

We still have some slots available in our upcoming virtual Wills Clinic next Tuesday, Dec. 6!

Do you need legal help drafting a Will, Estate Plan, Advance Director or Power of Attorney? We provide FREE legal advice to people who qualify.

Eligibility: You must live in King County and have an income that is less than 400% of the federal poverty level for your household size. (A household of three that makes less than $7,200/month qualifies.)

To sign up: Call our Help Line Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

425-747-7274 (English) 425-620-2778 (Español)

11/28/2022

Here are a few important things to know about wills:

What should you know before making a will in Washington state? Here are 8 important things to note.

11/21/2022

Why is a Durable Power of Attorney for Finances important?

Check out our blog to find out more:

​​A Durable Power of Attorney for Finances is a document that lets you choose the person you want to make financial decisions when you are unable to make those decisions yourself. That person is...

11/18/2022

11/14/2022

What does a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care do?

Read our blog post to find out: https://www.cobaltlawfirm.com/legal-resources/faqs-about-durable-powers-of-attorney-for-health-care

Do you have questions about what about Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care are. and what they do? Read on . . .

11/11/2022

Check out this Washington State Bar article about Washington's new Uniform Electronic Wills Act that became effective this year on January 1st.

What Washington legal practitioners need to know about the state's new Uniform Electronic Wills Act.

11/07/2022

If you have a child with special needs, check out these special needs planning workshops hosted by Kacy Seitz. They're informative and will give you a start in planning for your child's future.

How to Develop a Life Plan for Your Child with Disabilities

November 16 @ 6:00pm CDT: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/156611557971096591

December 13 @ Noon CDT: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5258601700379366160

January 18 @ 6:00pm CDT: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3235830162162722318

ABLE vs Special Needs Trusts: An In-Depth Discussion

November 15 @ 2:00pm CDT: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2283170400182849547

December 14 @ 6:00pm CDT: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8996874164608591374

January 17 @ 2:00pm CDT: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5647025077014982416