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How to Revoke a Power of Attorney

How to Revoke a Power of Attorney 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 20, 20251 min

The Wrong Way to Revoke a Will

The Wrong Way to Revoke a Will 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 19, 20251 min

How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures

How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 19, 20252 min

How to Open a Probate When the Debts Are More Than the Assets

How to Open a Probate When the Debts Are More Than the Assets 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 18, 20251 min

Does the Notary on a Will Count as a Witness

Does the Notary on a Will Count as a Witness 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 17, 20251 min

The Only Way to Revoke a Revocable Trust

The Only Way to Revoke a Revocable Trust 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 15, 20251 min

The Wrong Way to Update Your Will

The Wrong Way to Update Your Will 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 14, 20250 min

No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This

No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 14, 20252 min

How to Revoke a Medical Power of Attorney

How to Revoke a Medical Power of Attorney 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 13, 20250 min

The Best Way to Update an Irrevocable Trust

The Best Way to Update an Irrevocable Trust 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 12, 20250 min

How to Revoke a Revocable Trust

How to Revoke a Revocable Trust 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 11, 20250 min

How a WA LLC Can Decrease Your Estate Taxes

How a WA LLC Can Decrease Your Estate Taxes 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 10, 20251 min

How a WA LLC Can Increase Your Estate Taxes

How a WA LLC Can Increase Your Estate Taxes 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 10, 20251 min

How to Update Your Power of Attorney.

How to Update Your Power of Attorney. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 7, 20250 min

No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This

No WA Estate Plan is Safe Unless You do This 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 6, 20252 min

How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures

How One Estate Planning Mistake Cost Six Figures 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 5, 20252 min

The Benefits and Costs of Irrevocable Trusts

The Benefits and Costs of Irrevocable Trusts 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 5, 20259 min

The Right Time to Put Life Insurance in a Trust

The Right Time to Put Life Insurance in a Trust 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 4, 20251 min

What is TEDRA and How Can It Wreck Your Estate Plan

What is TEDRA and How Can It Wreck Your Estate Plan 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 4, 20250 min

Verbal Promises are Not Estate Planning

Verbal Promises are Not Estate Planning 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 2, 20250 min

The Only Time You're Required to Take Inherited IRA Distributions

The Only Time You're Required to Take Inherited IRA Distributions 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Nov 1, 20250 min

Don't Judge Your Estate Planning Attorney by Their Binder Extravagance.

Don't Judge Your Estate Planning Attorney by Their Binder Extravagance. 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 31, 20251 min

Irrevocable Trust - How Much Money Should You Have?

Irrevocable Trust - How Much Money Should You Have? 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 30, 20250 min

Unless You're Charlie Sheen, You Probably Don't Need an Irrevocable Trust.

Unless You're Charlie Sheen, You Probably Don't Need an Irrevocable Trust 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 29, 20250 min

Estate Planning with Assets Under $1M

Estate Planning with Assets Under $1M 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 25, 20258 min

The One Time Doing a Transfer on Death Deed is a Disaster

The One Time Doing a Transfer on Death Deed is a Disaster 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 24, 20250 min

An Estate Planning Tip for the End of the Year

An Estate Planning Tip for the End of the Year 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 23, 20250 min

2 Reasons You Shouldn't Use willsandtrusts.com

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Oct 22, 20250 min

Two Ways to Avoid Probate when Own Real Estate

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Oct 21, 20251 min

Life Insurance Proceeds DO Count for Estate Taxes

Life Insurance Proceeds DO Count for Estate Taxes 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 20, 20251 min

Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common

Joint Tenancy vs Tenants in Common 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 20, 20251 min

Save Money in Probate with the Bill Strategy

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Oct 20, 20252 min

How Much Money do You Need to Need a Trust?

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Oct 18, 20251 min

If You Have this Type of Trust You are in Big Trouble!

If You Have this Type of Trust You are in Big Trouble 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 18, 20251 min

Can Your Power of Attorney Sell Your Real Estate? Find Out!

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Oct 17, 20251 min

Do Beneficiaries get Taxed on Inheritance?

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Oct 16, 20250 min

When You are Required to File a WA Estate Tax Return?

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Oct 14, 20251 min

Do You Have to Pay Off the Mortgage on Inherited Property?

Oct 13, 20251 min

How Long Should it Take to Make an Estate Plan

How Long Should it Take to Make an Estate Plan 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 12, 20251 min

Can Your Power of Attorney Change Beneficiary Designations

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Oct 11, 20251 min

No Inheritance for Common Law Marriages

No Inheritance for Common Law Marriages 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 10, 20251 min

Estate Planning Covers More than Death

Estate Planning Covers More than Death 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 9, 20251 min

No Inheritance for Step-Kids

No Inheritance for Step-Kids 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 8, 20251 min

The Problem with Joint Tenants with Rights of Suvivorship

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Oct 7, 20252 min

Common Law Marriage Estate Planning Nightmare!

Common Law Marriage Estate Planning Nightmare! 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 6, 20254 min

Moving Your House into Your LLC will NOT Trigger the Due on Sale Clause

Moving Your House into Your LLC will NOT Trigger the Due on Sale Clause 🔥 Looking for estate planning help? We're pros at it and would love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/estateplanning 🔥 Looking for probate help? We're pros at that too. We'd love to chat with you: https://cmslawfirm.com/probate ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ABOUT CHRISTOPHER SMALL I founded CMS Law Firm with one goal in mind - provide exceptional service at a great price. Law firms historically have a terrible reputation for service. It takes forever to talk to someone. It takes forever to get work done. And it seems like it costs 10 times what it should. That's not how we operate. We're really good at what we do because we only focus on one thing. We get our work done on time because we have great systems and great people. And we do it on budget because we work on a flat fee - you know exactly what the investment is before we start. If that sounds like the type of people you'd like to work with on your estate plan, we'd love to chat with you.

Oct 6, 20251 min

Can You Update Transfer on Death Deed Without Telling Beneficiaries?

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Oct 5, 20251 min

Where do Your Assets Go if You Die Without a Will?

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Oct 4, 20251 min

How an LLC can Increase Your WA Estate Tax Liability

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Oct 3, 20253 min

The Wrong Way to Make Changes to Your Trust

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Oct 2, 20250 min