Expert Legal Insights for Families

Winston About nine years ago Peggy decided that she needed a dog named Winston. We didn’t know any dogs named Winston, and I wasn’t in favor of being a pet owner, but somehow, we ended up at a rescue pup…

By Attorney Peggy Sanders  I’m often asked, “What is an Elder Law Attorney?” and “What’s the difference between an Elder Law Attorney and an Estate Planning attorney?”  The quick Google answer is that is that elder law focuses on what…

I get many questions about probate in Washington state. Here are answers to some of the most common ones: Before we start, did you know you live in one of the best states in the Union for retirement? Not only…

by Ralph Sanders My cousin Erwin was a rascal. He had 2 or 3 wives, an estranged daughter and a son who disappeared years ago. There could have been others. He was a good machinist -when he wasn’t drinking. When…

You really do need a Power of Attorney (POA.) Why is that? If you become hospitalized or in a care community, the people who care about you are going to need get information about your condition. They may need to…

Question: I recently had surgery and filled out one of those yellow forms at the hospital. Do I still need a Power of Attorney? Peggy Sanders:  The short answer is “yes.” But to explain the answer, let’s start by looking at the…