Everett Legal Issues Blog

Washington residents who want to ensure that their assets and beneficiaries are protected in the event of their deaths have a lot to do to make sure it is done. It would be nice to believe that a do-it-yourself will would be sufficient. However, at the end of the day, such a will may not hold up in probate.

There are a lot of times that jumping on the DIY bandwagon is a good thing. When it comes to any type of estate planning, this may be a good time to pass. DIY estate planning products are very basic. They do not take into account state laws; they only cover the necessary federal laws.

Getting a divorce? Have children to consider? Wondering if sole child custody is an option? It may or may not be for some Washington residents. 

What is sole custody? This is where only one parent achieves custody of his or her children. The other parent may or may not be granted visitation rights. It all depends on the family circumstances. There are times when the non-custodial parent will not achieve any level of visitation -- such as if domestic violence and/or substance abuse are noted issues.

People turn to social media for many reasons: to laugh, learn, feel good, share or get support. And whether we realize it or not, we reveal a great deal of personal details on sites like Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, even when messages disappear or when we set profiles to private. 

With this in mind, people going through a divorce would be wise use caution when it comes to using social media. This can be especially true if you want to avoid courtroom battles. Below, we list some important things to avoid on social media if you want your divorce to go as smoothly as possible.