Governor Inslee issued a proclamation this week allowing for remote notarization from March 27 to April 26, 2020, in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic. Under the new law, notary services can occur virtually through audio-visual technology such as Skype,…
Read MoreThe SECURE Act may impact existing estate plans, particularly for people who have named a trust as beneficiary of a retirement account.
Read MoreWe understand that the coronavirus outbreak is a source of high anxiety. The estate planning attorneys at MPBA have transitioned to remote operations during the stay-in-place order to ensure we meet our clients’ needs. We remain available to assist during this challenging…
Read MoreOn March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued the Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order for all of Washington state. In brief, the Order does the following: Stay At Home. The Order requires all Washingtonians to stay home except to participate in…
Read MoreThe Act significantly amends and expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on a temporary basis and addresses a number of topics relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Act's provisions regarding paid leave are of paramount interest to employers.
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently issued guidance for businesses in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. The CDC’s guidance encourages extensive mitigation activities in these areas to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Additionally, the Occupational Safety and Health…
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is an evolving situation that raises challenging issues for Washington employers. What should employers be doing? Employers should track the COVID-19 situation closely and monitor information from government authorities in real time. The following resources and…
Read MoreMontgomery Purdue’s plan for addressing issues related to coronavirus (COVID-19), focus on staff and clients, and continued commitment to continued high quality legal services.
Read MoreWashington employers are faced with the challenging task of providing a safe and healthy work environment for their employees as the risk of exposure to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to increase. As with any serious public health threat, issues…
Read MoreCo-author: James Nevers, CFP ® - Soundmark Wealth Management Your estate plan and financial plan should be given careful thought before the 2020 elections. The Senate currently is made up of 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and 2 independents. There…
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