No one can pick their biological family, but anyone can pick a chosen family. With the right legal planning, your loved ones can be given the authority to make...
Need help applying for the property tax reduction that moderate-income seniors are eligible for? There are still appointments available on May 21 and 22 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center,...
Start with Reviewing Your Financial Assets and Estate Plan
Tax season is not just a time to fulfill obligations to the IRS; it is also an excellent opportunity to review...
Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, from 6-7 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, Community Room A, for a panel hosted by Salish Elder Law and Soundview Financial...
Need help applying for the property tax reduction that moderate-income seniors are eligible for? There are still appointments available on Dec. 18 or 19 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center....
Life is full of tricky conversations. Cultural customs and taboos add an extra layer of sensitivity to discussions around health, death, medical decisions and money. But as time passes,...
A group of local volunteers is helping homeowners apply for a reduction in their property taxes. Attend a seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220...
The AARP TaxAide program is seeking local volunteers for its annual free tax return preparation program.
While most volunteers are involved in preparing free tax returns, the program also needs...
Probate is often portrayed as a daunting, complex and even terrifying process. We frequently hear stories filled with fearmongering about the nightmare of probate. While in some states, like...
Salish Elder Law is excited to announce that Peggy Sanders is joining our team, bringing her valuable experience and a familiar partnership to our practice. Having previously worked together,...
Here’s a sobering statistic: 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a study by Edward Jones and the...
As the holiday season approaches, families often gather together to celebrate and spend time with each other. For many, this may be the only time of year when everyone...
In Washington and across the U.S., the number of people in need of long-term care is on the rise as the population ages.
Seven out of 10 Americans will need...
A new survey has found that older adults in Snohomish County are still facing a number of challenges, including financial insecurity and housing costs.
The report is based on a...
Aging brings a unique set of challenges and considerations, both legal and otherwise, which necessitates the "elder law" field. Elder law is a legal practice area that focuses on...
This article is for information purposes only and is in no way meant to offer legal advice. For advice on your particular case, we strongly suggest that you contact...
With the state legislative session underway, a coalition advocating for older Washingtonians gathered Thursday to discuss priorities for 2023.
The "Age Wave Coalition" breakfast in Olympia focused on the issues...
When you need a house, you contact a realtor.
When you need a job, you contact a recruiter.
When your senior family member can no longer live safely in their home,...
Social isolation, despair and unfit living conditions affect many seniors living in the City of Lynnwood.
Homage, the largest provider of services for older adults and people with disabilities in...
My grandfather was a Dodge man.
His retirement car was a 1956 Dodge 4-door sedan. It was comfortable, solid and powerful. It was what they used to call “a good...
