Washington state levies an estate tax of up to 35% on estates of decedents dying on or after July 1 2025. That new rate is by far the highest estate … [Read more...] about Planning for the 35% Washington State Estate Tax
Estate tax
Washington’s Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest Estate Tax Deduction: Updated for 2025
Washington state taxes the estates of high-net-worth residents and high-net-worth nonresidents who own property in the state. The tax rates start at … [Read more...] about Washington’s Qualified Family-Owned Business Interest Estate Tax Deduction: Updated for 2025
Washington State Estate Tax Calculator (2025 Version)
In mid-2025, Washington adjusted its state estate tax for estates created on or after July 1, 2025. The new version uses a larger, inflation adjusted … [Read more...] about Washington State Estate Tax Calculator (2025 Version)
Washington Estate Tax Spousal Personal Residence Exclusion
If your primary residence is in the Seattle area, you’re probably already thinking about the Washington Estate Tax. And wondering what the compliance … [Read more...] about Washington Estate Tax Spousal Personal Residence Exclusion
Washington State Estate Tax Calculator
Washington state levies an estate tax on people who die with more than a threshold amount of net worth. In 2024, as I write this, that threshold … [Read more...] about Washington State Estate Tax Calculator
That Nearly Secret IRS Personal Wealth Study
Last spring, some fascinating, nearly secret IRS personal wealth information slipped out into public view. And, just so there’s not confusion, I am … [Read more...] about That Nearly Secret IRS Personal Wealth Study
Biden Estate Tax Hikes
The big news in the tax world lately has been the President Biden and the Biden administration’s tax proposals found in the “General Explanations of … [Read more...] about Biden Estate Tax Hikes
Becoming an Executor or Personal Representative
A little different topic this blog post. I want to talk about you agreeing to act as someone’s executor or personal representative. You know what … [Read more...] about Becoming an Executor or Personal Representative
Washington Estate Tax Worries? 3 Tips Save Thousands
Editor’s note: This week, attorney Raemi L. Gilkerson discusses the Washington estate tax and then the steps individuals can take to minimize this … [Read more...] about Washington Estate Tax Worries? 3 Tips Save Thousands