Washington Estate Planning Drafting Software
Washington is a community property state with an estate tax on estates exceeding $2.19 million, with rates up to 20%. Combined with community property rules and no income tax, estate planning in Washington requires careful coordination of multiple factors.
Quick Facts
- State Estate Tax
- $2,193,000 exemption
- Small Estate Threshold
- $100,000
- Property System
- Community Property
Practice Snapshot for Washington Attorneys
Estate planning in Washington is shaped by community property rules. These rules make asset characterization and spousal rights central to drafting and funding decisions. The state estate tax exemption is $2,193,000. Small estate procedures are available for estates up to $100,000.
Local practitioners routinely navigate: Community property state, State estate tax with $2.19 million exemption, Rates up to 20% on largest estates, and Transfer on Death Deed available.
Common Washington filings and forms include: Washington Deeds, Washington Durable Power of Attorney, Washington Health Care Directive, and Washington Estate Tax Return. Key Washington statutory touchpoints include: Washington Estate Tax, Washington Community Property Laws, and Washington Trust Act.
Key Considerations for Washington Attorneys
- —Community property state
- —State estate tax with $2.19 million exemption
- —Rates up to 20% on largest estates
- —Transfer on Death Deed available
- —No state income tax
Washington-Specific Documents
State-specific drafting language and formatting aligned with Washington statutes and local recording practices.
Core drafting set
- —Revocable living trust
- —Pour-over will
- —Durable power of attorney
- —Advance health care directive
- —HIPAA authorization
- —Deed templates aligned to local recording rules
- —Certification of trust
State forms and filings
- —Washington Deeds
- —Washington Durable Power of Attorney
- —Washington Health Care Directive
- —Washington Estate Tax Return
Washington Estate Planning Laws
- —Washington Estate Tax
- —Washington Community Property Laws
- —Washington Trust Act
What Statular Offers Washington Attorneys
Document Automation
Generate complete estate planning packages from a single interview—trusts, wills, POAs, and healthcare directives.
Client Questionnaires
Branded client portal with secure questionnaires that sync directly into your drafting interview.
80+ Document Types
Comprehensive library including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, deeds, and client materials.
Secure Cloud Storage
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Core Documents
- Revocable Living Trust
- Pour-Over Will
- Durable Power of Attorney
- Advance Healthcare Directive
- HIPAA Authorization
- Grant Deed & Quitclaim Deed
- Certification of Trust
- Asset Schedules