06/02/2026
⚖️ Estate Plans Are Not “Set It and Forget It”
Most people create an estate plan once, sign the documents, and assume everything is handled.
But life changes.
And when life changes, your estate plan should too.
In Washington, even a well-designed estate plan can become outdated due to:
✔ Changes in estate tax laws
✔ Business sales or major asset growth
✔ Outdated beneficiary designations
✔ Changes in family dynamics or fiduciaries
✔ Community property considerations
Washington’s estate tax exemption is currently $3 million—far lower than the federal exemption—and recent legislative changes have already impacted how many estate plans function.
An outdated plan can lead to:
• Probate complications
• Family conflict
• Unnecessary tax exposure
• Assets passing in ways you never intended
At NorthStar Law Group, we help individuals and business owners review and update estate plans so they continue working the way they were intended to.
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