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Estate Tax “Cinderella” Story: Millions of Dollars Disappearing at the Stroke of Midnight on January 1, 2026!

Estate Tax “Cinderella” Story: Millions of Dollars Disappearing at the Stroke of Midnight on January 1, 2026!

September 6, 2024 |  By: George Reilly   The classic children’s tale of Cinderella has the magic spell that transformed Cinderella expiring at the stroke of midnight after the ball. Her magnificent coach turned back into a pumpkin, inspiring a commonly used phrase. But as we all know, there was a happy ending despite losing… Continue reading Estate Tax “Cinderella” Story: Millions of Dollars Disappearing at the Stroke of Midnight on January 1, 2026!

The Strategy Behind Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)

The Strategy Behind Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)

September 5, 2024 |  By: George Reilly   With continuing uncertainty regarding the federal estate tax laws, the Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) is a popular option that helps high net-worth individuals maintain flexibility while maximizing their financial planning.   A SLAT is an irrevocable trust created by one spouse (the grantor) to benefit the… Continue reading The Strategy Behind Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)

When Do I Need a Living Trust in Washington?

Including a living trust in your estate plans can save your beneficiaries the expense, time, and hassle of the probate process.

March 21, 2024 |  By: Dubs Herschlip   A living trust, also known as an “inter vivos” trust, is a trust that you create while you are still living. Trusts can be understood as a type of contract between the funder of the trust (“trust grantor”), the trustee, and the beneficiaries. Some trusts, called testamentary… Continue reading When Do I Need a Living Trust in Washington?

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As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

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At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.