by Marissa D. Bartolucci | Aug 6, 2026 | Blogs By Marissa D. Bartolucci, Estate & Trust Administration, Estate Planning
As of June 11, 2026, Washington probate practitioners will need to adjust to sweeping changes in the administration of intestate estates. House Bill 2445, known as the “Ending Probate for Profit” legislation, was enacted in response to highly publicized cases in which... 
by Marissa D. Bartolucci | Feb 28, 2026 | Blogs By Marissa D. Bartolucci, Estate & Trust Administration, Estate Planning
At least once a month, I hear some version of the same concern from a client or potential client, “I need a Will, because I don’t want the state to get my stuff.” This fear, which is often paired with a desire to avoid probate entirely, is one of the most common... 
by Marissa D. Bartolucci | Jun 23, 2025 | Adult Guardianship, Blogs By Marissa D. Bartolucci, Estate & Trust Administration, Estate Planning
When an adult becomes unable to make safe or sound decisions, or to handle their financial affairs on their own, ideally those decisions would be managed by someone that adult already chose in a Durable Power of Attorney. A well-drafted Power of Attorney allows a... 
by Marissa D. Bartolucci | Apr 10, 2025 | Blogs By Marissa D. Bartolucci, Estate Planning
When planning for the future, many people focus on creating a Will or a Trust to ensure that upon their death, their assets will pass according to their wishes. While a Will or Trust governs assets after death, an equally important document which can often be... 
by Marissa D. Bartolucci | Apr 19, 2024 | Blogs By Marissa D. Bartolucci, Estate Planning
In my practice, I often meet with individuals whose children have started to assist them with their finances. Although these individuals are capable of managing their financial affairs on their own, they want to involve their children in an effort to make things...