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Estate Planning · 6 min read

When a will isn't enough: trusts for Washington families

A short read on the most common question we get from parents with young children. Most families need a will. Some families need more than a will. Here is how to tell the difference.

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Criminal Defense · 4 min read

After an arrest: what to do in the first 24 hours

A plain-English guide to your rights, your first appearance, and what to say (and not say). Written for the people calling us — not the attorneys.

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Business Law · 8 min read

Selling a Lewis County family business: a five-step framework

From letter of intent to closing — how we walk family businesses through transitions. Drawn from a decade of these conversations with Washington owners.

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