Dion Law PLLC

08/28/2019

I am very excited to announce that as of September 1, 2019, I will be moving my solo practice to the law firm Skellenger Bender, P.S. I decided to take this step to support the growth of my practice, increase efficiency for my clients, and gain amazing colleagues. Skellenger Bender is a client-centered firm, which has a long history of providing excellent legal services and supporting social justice.

I want to thank you all for your business and support! Please contact me at Skellenger Bender- I would love to talk about what you need and see if I can be of help. 206-623-6501

https://www.skellengerbender.com/

05/25/2019

This is exciting! Washington State and Recompose are leading the way to having an ecologically-friendly alternative to burial or cremation.

On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed SB 5001, making Washington the first state in the U.S. to legalize human composting as another way to handle the dead, along with cremation and burial.

03/01/2019

I was interviewed by a writer for ParentMap Magazine-- this is the article!

Where there’s a will, there’s a will

12/05/2018

For me, the best thing about being an estate planning lawyer is having the opportunity to help people avoid running into problems later. If you have a history of mental health issues, a Psychiatric Advance Directive is a great way to ensure that those caring for you in an emergency situation know how you do or do not want to be treated.

Psychiatric advance directives allow patients with serious mental illness to specify the treatment they want if they become too sick to say so.

10/19/2018

What happens if you die without a will? It’s a good question.

Writing a will is a crucial part of ensuring your loved ones’ financial security. Learn why — and what happens if you die without a will.

10/18/2018

Curious to see how Paul Allen’s estate plan will affect Seattle.

The Paul Allen empire includes a dizzying interplay of for-profit and philanthropic endeavors. His death raises a host of business succession planning and taxation questions, all with significant implications for the city and region Allen loved.

04/08/2018

This is a really practical article on why you need a will or an estate plan, and what is involved in getting it done.

And why you should write yours.

11/15/2016

Not clear that the new administration will be able to make these changes, but if they can, philanthropy may be disincentivized.

Donald J. Trump has proposed repealing much of the estate law and the tax benefits of philanthropy, giving wealthy families incentives to hold on to their money.

04/27/2016

It is impossible to resist posting this. Prince was deeply committed to supporting the arts, and probably would have wanted at least part of his estate to provide much-needed funding to arts nonprofits.

Music superstar Prince left no known will when he died last week, his sister said in court documents on Tuesday listing his six siblings or half-siblings as heirs to a legacy estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars.

02/13/2015

This is a great development for people who have lively social media accounts. Previously, there was no way to access the FB account of a deceased person that was consistent with FB policies.

Today, Facebook made it possible to add a "Legacy Contact," or someone who can gain control of your account and memorialize--or delete--it in the event you pass away. Here's how you set it up.

01/02/2015

Happy 2015! Sincere thanks to everybody for all their support in 2014! Here's to a wonderful new year!

11/04/2014

Small business owners beware of this scam. Do not send these people any money! I got one in the mail and was amazed at how official it appeared.

The state of Washington has posted a consumer alert about misleading compliance scams. The alert warns that "Annual Business Services," “Compliance Services” or “Corporate Records Service” (not to be confused with Washington corporation “Compliance Services, Inc.”) is mailing notices to business entities requesting that “Annual Minutes” and a fee of $125 be sent to them for filing. Annual minutes are NOT required to be filed with the WA Secretary of State. The alert advises that questions about these notices be sent to the Corporations and Charities Division at [email protected] or recipients can call them at (360) 725-0377. As of June 2014, the Washington Attorney General's Office has filed suit against Mandatory Poster Agency, doing business as Corporate Records Service, in an effort to get payment for the approximately 2,900 small business that have been scammed.