Jensen Law Office, PLLC   1833 N 105th St., Suite 301 Seattle, WA 98133 Is Your Estate Plan a Trick or Treat for Your Loved Ones?  What Happens if Your Account and Property Ownership Do Not Match Your Estate Plan? Have you been lulled into a false sense of security because you have “done”...

Jensen Law Office, PLLC   1833 N 105th St., Suite 301 Seattle, WA 98133 Can a Trust Own My Business after I Die?  Asking someone to serve as your fiduciary (trustee of your trust or personal representative or executor under your last will and testament) is not something that you should take...

Jensen Law Office, PLLC   1833 N 105th St., Suite 301 Seattle, WA 98133 Can a Trust Own My Business after I Die?  In general, the answer to the title question is yes, your trust can own your business after you die. However, there are a number of considerations that may impact the answer to...

Jensen Law Office, PLLC   1833 N 105th St., Suite 301 Seattle, WA 98133 Handling S Corporation Interests in Estate Planning:   Electing Small Business Trusts and Qualified Subchapter S Trusts  One of the many challenges of owning a small business is determining the appropriate tax...

We rely on our friends, family, and colleagues to help us through life’s challenges. These trusted individuals can also be incredibly important when setting up an estate plan. It is vital to appoint a fiduciary to act on your behalf. A fiduciary acts on your behalf, carrying out your wishes should...

OK, great!  You’ve finally decided it’s time to meet with an estate planning attorney and get your affairs in order.  It’s time to make sure your family is protected.  Now that you’ve scheduled the first appointment, what’s the next step?  You can do one of two things: (1) Simply wait for the...