StokesLaw™ Briefs

The SECURE Act modifies a number of rules for tax-advantaged retirement accounts (including both employer-provided qualified retirement plans and IRAs). Jenna Ichikawa explains the impact of those changes.

The end of the year is a time when many people think about charitable giving. Saul Tilden outlines several ways to create a charitable legacy.

Serving as a Trustee comes with many responsibilities. Saul Tilden explains what those responsibilities are and how Trustees can avoid legal liability.

Washington will become the first state in the nation to allow the process of natural organic reduction. Alison Warden explains this process, along with other eco-friendly alternatives to traditional burial.

For those thinking about relocating to a warmer climate, Alison Warden and Jenna Ichikawa recommend considering the tax implications before making the move.

A revocable living trust ("RLT") is one of the most common estate planning devices nationwide, and touted most often as a way to avoid probate. Saul Tilden provides background on RLTs and the Washington probate process and also highlights some important considerations involved in Washington-resident estate planning.