Estate Planning

Effective estate management enables you to manage your affairs during your lifetime and control the distribution of your wealth after death. An effective estate strategy can spell out your healthcare wishes and ensure that they’re carried out – even if you are unable to communicate. It can even designate someone to manage your financial affairs should you be unable to do so.

MarsJewett uses simple and sophisticated estate planning techniques to help you plan for your personal well-being while you are living and for that of your family and loved ones after you are gone. 

Structuring an appropriate plan can allow you to maintain control while you are living, disabled or deceased. Your plan can empower trusted family members, friends and advisors to continue your affairs without unnecessary legal red tape, publicity, or delay. The goal is for you to have a say in how others can act swiftly, responsibly, and with authority when their assistance is required.

Estate planning tools, including carefully drafted wills, trusts, durable powers and targeted insurance strategies may be necessary to assist you maintain control and provide for family. It is an important area of understanding and we have extensive experience working with family members, attorneys and CPAs to assist you.

One area of concern is the orderly transfer of your estate to your heirs while minimizing taxes, fees, and expenses. Another might be to provide resources for unavoidable tax obligations while preserving your net worth for your family. Without careful planning, a large portion of your estate could be vulnerable to unnecessary taxation.

Your MarsJewett team can help you understand your planning options, and we will work closely with your attorney and CPA (or work with our own carefully selected network of professionals) to assist you.

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Washington State Estate Tax Reform: What You Need to Know  

Washington State Estate Tax Reform: What You Need to Know  

Thoughtful financial planning goes well beyond investment management. Aspects like risk management, wealth preservation, and estate planning each influence our bigger financial picture. With laws continually changing, there is always something new afoot that can...

Perspectives on Portfolios Amid Market Volatility 

Perspectives on Portfolios Amid Market Volatility 

When the stock markets are in the news because of a downturn, people often wonder if there is something they should be doing to mitigate the losses. There are several common questions we hear: Is my money dropping like the market? How is my portfolio positioned? How...

Key Financial Data 2025

Key Financial Data 2025

If you are interested in the new numbers affecting 2025 taxes, retirement contributions, health savings, Medicare, and more, please read or download the PDF below to have on hand. As always, do not hesitate to call our office or email us with any questions. 2025 Key...

Washington State Estate Tax Reform: What You Need to Know  

Washington State Estate Tax Reform: What You Need to Know  

Thoughtful financial planning goes well beyond investment management. Aspects like risk management, wealth preservation, and estate planning each influence our bigger financial picture. With laws continually changing, there is always something new afoot that can...

Perspectives on Portfolios Amid Market Volatility 

Perspectives on Portfolios Amid Market Volatility 

When the stock markets are in the news because of a downturn, people often wonder if there is something they should be doing to mitigate the losses. There are several common questions we hear: Is my money dropping like the market? How is my portfolio positioned? How...