John Lutgens, Attorney at Law

John Lutgens, Attorney at Law John J. Lutgens is an Attorney in Vancouver WA practicing in the following areas of law, Criminal De

Vancouver attorney helping with personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and probate.

Probate is the court-supervised procedure used to distribute a deceased person’s estate. It is costly, time-consumer, an...
12/07/2024

Probate is the court-supervised procedure used to distribute a deceased person’s estate. It is costly, time-consumer, and stressful for family members appointed to execute the will or administer the estate. But with proper planning, probate can be minimized and sometimes entirely avoided.

Learn how to minimize or avoid probate in Washington state.

Vancouver, Washington, estate planning attorney John Lutgens helps people avoid probate through revocable living trusts, payable-on-death designations, & more.

Probate is the legal process of giving effect to a will and closing out the estate of a deceased person. People often as...
10/31/2024

Probate is the legal process of giving effect to a will and closing out the estate of a deceased person. People often ask whether probate is required by law. The answer depends on factors such as the size of the estate and how the property is titled.

Learn when probate is and isn’t required in Washington state, along with strategies for minimizing or avoiding probate.

Vancouver estate planning attorney John Lutgens explains when probate is & is not required in Washington state & steps you can take to minimize or avoid it.

When a person dies, their estate goes through probate. The word may sound mysterious, but it’s just the process where de...
09/28/2024

When a person dies, their estate goes through probate. The word may sound mysterious, but it’s just the process where debts and taxes are paid and the content of the estate are distributed to beneficiaries according to the terms of the will.

Learn what probate is, how it works, and how you can minimize or avoid it with thoughtful estate planning.

Vancouver estate planning attorney John Lutgens explains probate in Washington, including the process & how thoughtful estate planning can help avoid probate.

Your will might be perfectly valid, but family disputes and changes in the family dynamic can still set the stage for a ...
09/05/2024

Your will might be perfectly valid, but family disputes and changes in the family dynamic can still set the stage for a will contest later on. You want to do all you can to prevent that, and there are a lot of things you can do today to help prevent problems in the future.

Learn how to avoid will contests down the road.

Vancouver estate planning attorney John Lutgens provides a list of useful steps to avoid will contests later on & create a valid, enforceable Washington will.

A revocable living trust can ensure financial security for your loved ones for years into the future, with funds managed...
07/26/2024

A revocable living trust can ensure financial security for your loved ones for years into the future, with funds managed by a trustee to ensure they are used appropriately. Some provisions can provide additional flexibility and independence to beneficiaries while still maintaining the integrity of the trust.

Learn about a “5 by 5” clause or “5 or 5 power” in a revocable living trust.

Vancouver estate planning attorney John Lutgens explains a “5 by 5 clause” or “5 or 5” power & how it works in a recoverable living trust in Washington state.

It’s great that you took care of making a will so long ago, what changes have happened in your life since then? What abo...
07/09/2024

It’s great that you took care of making a will so long ago, what changes have happened in your life since then? What about changes in your family or tax laws? It might be time to change your will, but how do you do it?

Learn about reasons to change your will and how to go about it by drafting a codicil or making a new will.

Estate planning attorney John Lutgens on why you might want to change an existing will & how to do it by codicil or making a new will.

You know you need a will, so why have you been putting it off? Perhaps you aren’t aware of the many significant benefits...
06/04/2024

You know you need a will, so why have you been putting it off? Perhaps you aren’t aware of the many significant benefits having a will brings to you and your family.

Read our latest blog post to learn about the benefits of writing a will.

Vancouver estate planning attorney John Lutgens discusses the many benefits of writing a will like controlling asset distribution & minimizing family disputes.

For those who think estate planning is only for the wealthy and only concerns distributing property after death, they ar...
05/07/2024

For those who think estate planning is only for the wealthy and only concerns distributing property after death, they are missing out on several key benefits estate planning has to offer.

Learn about the many valuable purposes of estate planning.

Vancouver, Washington, estate planning attorney John Lutgens explains purposes of estate planning: distribute property after death, plan for incapacity & more.

Estate planning gives you and your loved ones peace of mind that you will be taken care of during your lifetime, and the...
04/06/2024

Estate planning gives you and your loved ones peace of mind that you will be taken care of during your lifetime, and they will be taken care of when you are gone. But how do you get started, and what’s involved?

Learn key steps in the estate planning process.

Vancouver, Washington, estate planning attorney John Lutgens describes key steps in the estate planning process for a comprehensive plan that meets your goals.

Does your estate plan have to have a will to be complete? What about a trust? And what exactly is a “living will” anyway...
03/12/2024

Does your estate plan have to have a will to be complete? What about a trust? And what exactly is a “living will” anyway?

Learn about the most important estate planning documents to have.

Vancouver, Washington, estate planning attorney John Lutgens describes the most important estate planning documents such as wills, trusts & powers of attorney.

Studies estimate that anywhere from one to five percent of people in prison right now were wrongfully convicted, and the...
02/13/2024

Studies estimate that anywhere from one to five percent of people in prison right now were wrongfully convicted, and the percentage of people falsely accused is likely much higher.

Learn how to protect yourself if you’re falsely accused of a crime in Washington State.

Vancouver criminal defense attorney John Lutgens talks about how to protect yourself & get a good outcome if falsely accused of a crime in Washington State.

Does your estate plan need a revocable living trust? What about a charitable trust or a special needs trust?Learn about ...
01/12/2024

Does your estate plan need a revocable living trust? What about a charitable trust or a special needs trust?

Learn about the different types of trusts and how they are used.

Vancouver estate planning attorney John Lutgens explains different types of trusts in Washington like revocable living trusts, special needs trusts & others.

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