[WSBAPT] Clients have moved out of Washington

[Heather deVrieze]

What I advise clients is to review their documents to ensure that they still match their wishes, then go see an attorney in the new locale to review what they have. I explain the constitution’s full faith and credit provision requires them to be valid in the new state, BUT. . . . they may not be as efficient or effective, like taking an estate plan with a Will to California, where Living Trusts are the way to go. I do such reviews for clients recently moved to Washington, and find they appreciate the suggestions I can give about having a Health Care Directive fashioned after the Washington law, if they are going to end up in a Washington hospital, and having a power of attorney that references our statute, not one in another state. The Will itself may be fine, but other documents warrant updates.

Heather

Heather S. de Vrieze
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Brent Williams-Ruth
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 7:16 AM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Clients have moved out of Washington

Good Morning Hive Mind -

As happens, one of my first estate planning clients have moved to another state - Arizona. They have asked me if they NEED to get a new will written under the laws of Arizona.

First time addressing this and looking into the research around it - would appreciate any guidance and direction as to what happens if someone dies with a Washington will while they have moved.  Figure this will happen more and more as my practice grows.

Thank you!

Brent

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