Author Archives: John

Bothell Football

Congratulations to the Bothell Cougar football team!  2014 Class 4A State Champs!

States Where Your Trust May Have to Pay Tax

Yikes! That sounds ominous. Well it may be depending on certain factors including where one or more of your beneficiaries live. If you die and leave a trust for your three children, those kids grow up and move to a state other than Washington, your trustee may find him or herself filing and paying trustContinue Reading

Use a Trust to Protect an IRA

Back in June I discussed the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Clark v. Rameker (prior post) regarding an IRA. In Clark the Court said that there is no protection from creditors for Inherited IRAs. Seems now many people and advisors are scrambling to implement ways to project these assets. Remember we are notContinue Reading

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day!  Thank you to all the Veterans current and past for your service to our country.

8th Annual Bothell Chilifest – Thursday, October 9, 2014

The 8th annual Bothell Chilifest is this Thursday, October 9 starting at 5:30 pm, held at Life Celebrations by Washelli which is conveniently located across the street from our office. 15 different pots of chili to taste and a very fun evening. The event is free, but if you wish to vote for your favoriteContinue Reading