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Heartwood Law started with a simple belief: estate planning should be proactive, personalized, and centered around you.

Just like every person and family has their own story, your estate plan should reflect your unique values and aspirations.

10/16/2026

It surprises many families: A will still goes through probate, a public court process that can take months and carry real costs.

A trust may let your family skip the courtroom entirely, but the right tool depends on your assets and your goals.

Sorting that out is a single conversation, and it’s exactly what we do.

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10/15/2026

You updated your will. Great. But your old 401(k) beneficiary form may still have the final say. Retirement accounts, life insurance, and some financial accounts can pass outside your will entirely.

That makes a forgotten beneficiary designation much more important than most families realize.

https://www.heartwoodlaw.com/blog/why-your-will-may-not-control-your-401k-beneficiary-designations-explained

10/14/2026

Some assets pass directly to beneficiaries, while others must go through probate. Knowing the difference ahead of time can help prevent delays, confusion, and added work for the people you love.

This helpful overview explains what happens to common accounts and assets after death.

https://www.fidelity.com/learning-center/life-events/your-money-after-death

10/13/2026

No one knows your child the way you do, from the routines and comfort items to the small signs that something is off.

While a strong special needs plan protects benefits, it also protects the life your loved one knows and trusts, and makes sure the people stepping in have your knowledge in their hands.

We're here to help you build a plan around the life your loved one actually lives.

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10/12/2026

The mortgage does not stop when someone dies. Neither do the utilities, insurance, or property taxes. But who can legally pay them while an estate is being settled?

Washington families are often surprised by the gap between a death and the court appointment that gives someone authority to act. Here is what happens during that in-between period.

https://www.heartwoodlaw.com/blog/who-pays-the-mortgage-and-bills-while-an-estate-is-being-settled-in-washington

10/11/2026

Watching a parent who once cared for you begin to need your help can stir up love, grief, and exhaustion all at once. There is no perfect way to navigate that change, only the next compassionate step for them and for you.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/how-we-go-on/202606/when-the-roles-reverse-caring-for-an-aging-parent

10/10/2026

When serious illness changes everything, the people you love should not have to guess what comfort, dignity, or quality of life means to you. An advance directive gives your wishes a voice when you cannot speak for yourself. That is not giving up. It is giving your family clarity.

You do not have to map out every possibility at once. We can help you begin with the decisions that matter most.

📞 206-925-3242 🌐 www.heartwoodlaw.com

10/09/2026

If someone in your family lives with a disability, you already know how carefully benefits and savings have to be balanced.

Recent changes to ABLE accounts may give your family more room to save and plan without putting Washington Medicaid or other benefits at risk.

This is worth a fresh look even if you already have a special needs plan in place, since what worked a few years ago may not reflect what is possible now.

Read the full post to see how these changes could affect your family's approach to saving and long-term care.

https://www.heartwoodlaw.com/blog/good-news-for-families-supporting-a-loved-one-with-a-disability-the-2026-able-account-change

10/08/2026

Most estate planning mistakes are not made because someone did not care. They happen because life got busy, documents were never updated, or important details were overlooked.

This article offers a useful starting point for a conversation many families postpone until a crisis forces it.

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/common-estate-planning-mistakes

10/07/2026

Who would raise your kids if you couldn’t? It might be the most personal question in all of estate planning, and it’s one only you should answer.

Naming a guardian in your will means your choice is the one that counts: the person who shares your values, knows your kids, and would love them the way you do.

Most parents find the question feels much bigger before the conversation than after. One honest talk, your answer in writing, and it’s done. That’s real peace of mind, and it’s often the reason young families finally start their plan.

Put your answer in writing this month.

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