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Estate and Gift Tax http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/ency/article.cfm/obj Source: Nolo Answers to frequently asked questions regarding estate and gift tax. full description	Will my estate have to pay taxes after I die? What are the rates for federal estate tax? Are there ways to avoid federal estate tax? Can I just give away all of my property before I die to avoid estate taxes? Do some states impose death taxes? Can I avoid paying state death taxes?
Estate Recovery for Medical Services Paid for by the State http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/link.cfm?225 Source: Northwest Justice Project Information regarding estate recovery (the State�s ability to collect money to repay medical services after a patients death). full description	What is estate recovery? What is an estate? Which medical services are subject to estate recovery laws? Are Adult Protective Services subject to estate recovery? Are there times when estate recovery does not take effect even after the recipient�s death? Can estate recovery ever be waived? Can anything be done to avoid estate recovery? What happens to funds held by a nursing home? How should the State be advised that a recipient has died and that there is an estate?
Introduction to Estate Planning http://profs.lp.findlaw.com/estate/index.html Source: Findlaw Article by Robert L. Sommers discussing the basics of estate planning. Includes information on wills, living trusts, joint tenancy, community property, the gift tax and the estate tax. full description	Where can I find a basic guide to estate planning? What is a living trust? What is a joint tenancy?
Dealing with Death http://www.atg.wa.gov/consumer/death/index.shtml Source: Washington State Office of the Attorney General Information on preparing for a death (information on decisions and arrangements that should be made before a death occurs) and what to do once a death occurs (steps to help with the arrangements and business transactions). full description	Where can I find information about dealing with death? Where can I find information about wills and estate planning? Where can I find information about what to do when someone has died? What are steps that need to be taken legally when someone passes away?
Trusts http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/t Source: Washington State Bar Association Explains what a trust, trustee and trustor are. Describes the different types of trusts and how to create one. Discusses the role of testamentary trusts, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable living trusts. Also provides information about the location of a trust and the duties of a trustee. A brief overview of insurance trusts, charitable trusts and charitable remainder trusts are provided, as well as tips about the longevity of a trust, taxes, and fees and costs. full description	What is a trust? What is a trustor, a trustee and a beneficiary? How can I create or establish a trust? What are the different types of trusts? What are the fees and costs associated with trusts?