Holmquist & Gardiner, PLLC

10/27/2026

For married couples, simply leaving everything to the surviving spouse may not accomplish all of your Washington estate tax planning goals.

In this episode of our Quick Insights, Diane Cenidoza explains why Washington’s estate tax rules require their own planning and discuss strategies such as credit shelter trusts and lifetime planning.

The big takeaway here: Don’t assume federal estate tax planning is enough. Your plan should account for Washington’s specific tax structure.

Watch the full video to learn more: https://youtu.be/kZo1aHQdTNk

10/21/2026

We recently had our 10th Annual Firm Retreat, bringing the team together to pause, look back at everything we’ve accomplished, and, most importantly, celebrate the people who make our firm what it is.

We welcomed our new teammates, Justin Jensen and Stephanie Vu, and celebrated some very special work anniversaries: 10 years for Kesha Fountain and 5 years for Michelle So and Michael Gladstein!

A huge shout-out to our Retreat Committee for bringing it all together and giving us a different kind of team experience. We sang our hearts out at karaoke, enjoyed delicious Korean and Chinese food, challenged ourselves on the ropes course, and ended our days with lots of laughs and friendly competition during game nights.

Cheers to our team, the memories we’ve made, and many more to come! 🎉

10/06/2026

ICYMI: The replay of our annual webinar, "Updates in the World of Rentals & Sales of Real Property," presented by Phil Neale and Rob Maxwell, is now available. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPrc4VFgtuQ

Missed our Annual Real Estate Legal Update Webinar?

Catch the replay featuring Robert Maxwell and Phil Neale as they break down:

✅ The New Junk Fee Law
✅ Pocket Listings & Brokerage Practices
✅ Landlord-Tenant Law Updates

Whether you're in real estate, property management, or simply looking to stay informed, this webinar provides valuable insights into the latest developments affecting the industry.

Link of the webinar replay in the comment section.

10/01/2026

A Power of Attorney is one of the most important, yet most overlooked, parts of an estate plan. Without this, your family may need court approval through a guardianship or conservatorship before they can make decisions on your behalf.

That means more time, more expense, and more stress during an already difficult situation.

A simple document today can save your loved ones from a major headache tomorrow.

Link of the full video in the comment section.

09/30/2026

You Have a Revocable Living Trust. But is it funded?

One of the most common estate planning mistakes we see is assuming that signing a trust automatically transfers assets into it.

It doesn't.

A trust is only effective for assets that are actually owned by the trust.

Failing to fund a trust can lead to the very outcome many people hoped to avoid: probate.

If you've already created a trust, now is a good time to review whether your assets are properly aligned with your estate plan.

Link of the full article in the comment section.

09/29/2026

A lot of people think that estate planning is just a will, but it's actually more than that.

It can also include a trust, power of attorney, healthcare directive, and instructions for the disposition of remains.

Link of the full video in the comment section.

09/24/2026

A few of our team members enjoyed a fun evening together at the Seattle Sounders FC vs. Real Salt Lake match last night. Great soccer, great company, and an exciting 2-0 Sounders victory! ⚽️🎉

09/23/2026

Missed our Annual Real Estate Legal Update Webinar?

Catch the replay featuring Robert Maxwell and Phil Neale as they break down:

✅ The New Junk Fee Law
✅ Pocket Listings & Brokerage Practices
✅ Landlord-Tenant Law Updates

Whether you're in real estate, property management, or simply looking to stay informed, this webinar provides valuable insights into the latest developments affecting the industry.

Link of the webinar replay in the comment section.

09/22/2026

Easements are one of the most overlooked aspects of property ownership—but they can significantly impact how land is used, accessed, and valued.

In this episode of our Quick Insights, Phil Neale covers:
✅ What an easement is
✅ Different types of easements (and real-life examples)
✅ Key requirements
✅ How easements are created
✅ Why it's important to have easements in writing

If you’re a property owner, investor, or industry professional, this is foundational knowledge that can help you.

Link of the full video in comment section.

09/18/2026

In this quick video, Phil Neale highlights the recent case of Princeton Property Management Inc. v. Kathleen Allen. Despite a tenant defaulting on payments for a waste and nuisance notice, the court chose not to enforce the settlement's eviction terms.

🔗 Read the full case text here: https://www.lawhg.net/news-and-insigh...
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