WILLS LAWYER IN VANCOUVER, WA | Probate FAQ | TRUSTS | WILLS

ELIZABETH A. PERRY
Attorney at Law

805 Broadway, Suite 1000
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 816-2485 Contact Us

TRUST or WILL?

Many of my clients call asking whether they should have a will or a trust. Like so many things in life, the answer is “it depends”.

If your goal is avoiding probate, maybe a community property agreement is the answer rather than a trust.

On the other hand, if your goal is:

• Avoiding estate taxes,
• Protecting your child’s inheritance from divorce,
• Avoiding probate of out-of-state real estate,
• Dealing with second marriage issues,
• Protecting a disabled child, etc.

Maybe a trust is the best way to achieve your goals.

You should review your goals with an attorney who specializes in estate planning to know what’s right for you.

Elizabeth A. Perry has been helping Clark County residents with their estate planning and probate needs since 1976. She is a frequent seminar speaker. Her practice emphasizes probate, Medicaid issues, wills, trusts, incapacity issues, durable powers of attorney and guardianships. Phone: (360) 816-2485 Fax: (360) 816-2486.

(The above should not be construed as specific legal advice and is intended for general information purposes only.)