What Families Wish They Knew Before They Needed It

What Families Wish They Knew Before They Needed It

by | Aug 2, 2026 | Estate Planning

Losing a spouse, parent, or family member is hard enough on its own. What often makes it harder is what happens in the weeks that follow:  the phone calls, the paperwork, the search for information that the person who passed away simply carried in their head. As a...
The Biggest Mistake Isn’t Forgetting a Will

The Biggest Mistake Isn’t Forgetting a Will

by | Jul 27, 2026 | Estate Planning

If you ask most people in Kitsap County what it means to “get their affairs in order,” they’ll probably say something like: make a will, sign a power of attorney, maybe set up a trust. And they’d be right – that’s a huge, important...
What I See as a Washington State Notary

What I See as a Washington State Notary

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Estate Planning

As a Washington State notary, I meet people at all kinds of moments—some planned, some unexpected. And if there’s one thing I hear often, it’s this: “I’ve been meaning to take care of this… I just haven’t gotten around to it yet.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not...
The Hidden Cost of Putting Off Your Will

The Hidden Cost of Putting Off Your Will

by | Aug 20, 2025 | Make-a-will-month

When it comes to creating a will, most people don’t say, “I’ll never do it” …….  ……. What they usually say is, “I’ll get to it later.” The problem? Later often turns into months… or years. And in the meantime, not having a will can create...