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The Basics (4)+

• How do I Sign Documents When I am Physically Unable?

  As long as you are mentally competent to understand what you are signing, the fact that you cannot actually sign does not need to keep you from executing the document. Just follow the procedures we explain in this publication. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Native American and Alaska Native Property Owners: Exemptions from Estate Recovery

  This is about property owned by Native Americans and Alaska Natives. You can find information about exemptions for other types of property in our brochure called, "Estate Recovery for Medical Services paid for by the State." That brochure also explains which DSHS medical programs require estate recovery. #9208EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Quitclaim Deeds and Life Estates

  Before selling or gifting any property, consult with a lawyer. Some lawyers will provide services free of charge or for a reduced fee. Your local bar association may have more information. #6260EN Also called Quit Claim Deed. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• What Happens to My Kids if I am Sick or Die?

  If you are a single parent, you may worry who will care for your kids if something happens to you. This explains your options. You should also talk to a lawyer. #3115EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

After a Death (1)+

• When a Tenant Who Lives Alone Dies

  Read this if you rent your house, manufactured home, or apartment (dwelling unit) from a landlord and are the sole occupant of the dwelling unit OR someone has designated you to take care of their things in their rental unit after they die. #6301EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Planning for Death (1)+

• What Happens to My Kids if I am Sick or Die?

  If you are a single parent, you may worry who will care for your kids if something happens to you. This explains your options. You should also talk to a lawyer. #3115EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

Special Needs Trusts (2)+

• Pooled-Asset Special-Needs Trusts for Medicaid & SSI Beneficiaries

  This explains the benefits of special needs trusts and the role of pooled-asset trusts – special needs trusts in which the assets of many individuals are pooled for certain purposes. Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

• Protecting Resources for Medicaid & SSI Beneficiaries with Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

  The countable resource limit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and many Medicaid recipients is only $2,000. However, some of these recipients can protect additional resources in a Special Needs Trust or an ABLE account. This bulletin will explain these options and who can benefit from them. Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

Wills (1)+

• How do I Sign Documents When I am Physically Unable?

  As long as you are mentally competent to understand what you are signing, the fact that you cannot actually sign does not need to keep you from executing the document. Just follow the procedures we explain in this publication. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project