Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts

Notarization of your Estate Planning documents provides for your final wishes to be

respected, allowing you peace of mind. 

 

You can trust that Salish Signatures ensures confidentiality & sensitivity in assisting you with certifying your final wishes.  We sincerely value your confidence is us & will handle your Estate Planning documents professionally & in compliance with WA Law. 

 

​​​The following is list of common Estate Planning documents requiring Notarization:

 

* Beneficiary Designations: used primarily for financial accounts - bank accounts, investment accounts, life insurance & personal or employer sponsored retirement accounts etc.

* Deed Upon Death (TODD, Lady Bird): legal document that allows you to pass your property to a beneficiary upon your death, without the property going through probate. 

* Guardianship Agreements: provide appointment of a guardian over minors or dependents.

* Health Care Directives: specify your wishes regarding your medical care & who should make those decisions  should you become unable to make decisions for yourself.

* Power of Attorney: designates an individual you choose to make decisions for you if you are unable or unavailable - these can be for financial, legal or medical matters.

* Succession Plans: determine the future of your business or partnerships, generally involving a change of ownership due to illness, injury or death.

* Trusts & Living Trusts: legally binding documents managing distribution of your property & financial assets upon your passing while providing avoidance of probate for your heirs.

* Wills: legally binding documents that provide how your assets are handled when you pass.