Stacey L. Romberg, Attorney at Law

06/15/2026

Bye Bye Noncompetes!

In addition to June’s longer days and warmer weather, the end of June next year will mark the beginning of a new chapter for Washington non-compete agreements. Washington Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), which takes effect on June 30, 2027, significantly changes the legal landscap...

06/09/2026

What's the best way to distribute personal property? It depends -

Recently, I wrote about “The Perils of Ignoring Personal Property”. When deciding how personal property should be distributed at death, another issue that comes into play is whether to use a Will’s Personal Property Addendum or to make a specific bequest within the Will itself. I’ve previous...

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

What in the world is going on with our Washington estate tax? Marisa Russell explains -

Stacey recently covered the latest updates to Washington’s estate tax laws Washington’s estate tax laws – and it’s fair to say things have been changing quite a bit. If it’s starting to feel like a bit of a rollercoaster, you’re not alone. To recap: On March 24, 2026, Washington Governor...

05/19/2026

What's the best way to distribute personal property upon your death? It depends . . .

Recently, I wrote about “The Perils of Ignoring Personal Property”. When deciding how personal property should be distributed at death, another issue that comes into play is whether to use a Will’s Personal Property Addendum or to make a specific bequest within the Will itself. I’ve previous...

05/07/2026

Please peek at our spring newsletter for Washington estate tax updates, a look at Rob Reiner and the slayer statute and, of course, an update on Roger cat!

Here is the latest update from Stacey Romberg.

04/29/2026

"Many people assume that, if they are named as a residuary beneficiary, they are guaranteed to receive something. That is not necessarily true. Why?"

When most people think about a Will, they focus on specific gifts – who gets the house, a treasured heirloom, or even a lump-sum cash gift. But one of the most important (and often misunderstood) components of a Will is something called the residuary estate. You can think of the residuary estate a...

04/17/2026

You've hired an attorney and completed your estate planning. That's great, but make sure you've completed the Will's personal property addendum.

Recently, I took a continuing legal education course sponsored by the King County Bar Association focused on drafting estate planning documents when a professional fiduciary is involved. The speaker explained that professional fiduciaries frequently encounter family disputes when documents fail to a...

03/23/2026

What will happen to Rob Reiner's estate?

On December 14, 2025, Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found tragically murdered in their home in Brentwood, California. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in relation to their deaths. While little has been reported about t...