Occasionally, a person may hear that someone died intestate. What does this mean? "Dying intestate" is legal terminology describing a situation in which a person died without having a will in place. What are the implications of dying intestate? If there is no will for...
Month: January 2015
The different types of parties to a trust
Today, we will talk about some basic trust terminology. Specifically, we will go over the terms for the three main types of parties to a trust. One type of party to a trust is the person who formed the trust and put their property into the trust. Among the terms...
Common types of nursing home abuse
Many families here in Washington have an elderly loved one who is receiving care at a nursing home. When an elderly loved one is staying at a nursing home, it can be important for a family to keep a close watch for any signs that their loved one is possibly being...