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Karim A. Hamir
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The Cowlitz Law Group
111 W Columbia Way Suite 246 Vancouver, WA 98660» view map
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1. Karim A. Hamir Vancouver, WA
  Attorney at Law - WA, 2003
  Western Michigan University J.D.
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Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Family Law, Federal Appellate Practice

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360-502-7022

655 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660

Alison Greene

Estate Planning, Family Law, Wills & Probate

Status: In Good Standing

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7700 Northeast 26th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98665

Lori Gascon

Criminal, Estate Planning, Family Law, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing

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500 West 8th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

Alicia Lynne Lowe

Land Use & Zoning, Municipal, Estate Planning, Business & Trade

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 39 Years

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700 Washington St, Vancouver, WA 98660

Ana Penelope Dunwoody

Civil Rights, Environmental Law Other, Family Law, Estate Planning

Status: Inactive Licensed: 23 Years

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4714 Ne 72Nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661

Beckie Pettis

Wills, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 17 Years

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1500 D St, Vancouver, WA 98663

Brandon Charles Campbell

Estate Planning, Estate, Family Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 10 Years

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1409 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660

Brian A. Walker

Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 28 Years

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210 E 22Nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663

Brian Earl Mackenzie

Estate Planning, Elder Law, Administrative Law, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 13 Years

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10000 Ne 7Th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98685

Calli Lynn Hisey

Estate Planning, Estate, Family Law

Status: Inactive Licensed: 9 Years

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5729 Ne 48Th St, Vancouver, WA 98661

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AB TRUST

A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of... (more...)

A trust that allows couples to reduce or avoid estate taxes. Each spouse puts his or her property in an AB trust. When the first spouse dies, his or her half of the property goes to the beneficiaries named in the trust -- commonly, the grown children of the couple -- with the crucial condition that the surviving spouse has the right to use the property for life and is entitled to any income it generates. The surviving spouse may even be allowed to spend principal in certain circumstances. When the surviving spouse dies, the property passes to the trust beneficiaries. It is not considered part of the second spouse's estate for estate tax purposes. Using this kind of trust keeps the second spouse's taxable estate half the size it would be if the property were left directly to the spouse. This type of trust is also known as a bypass or credit shelter trust.

ALTERNATE BENEFICIARY

A person, organization or institution that receives property through a will, trust or insurance policy when the first named beneficiary is unable or refuses to ... (more...)

A person, organization or institution that receives property through a will, trust or insurance policy when the first named beneficiary is unable or refuses to take the property. For example, in his will Jake leaves his collection of sheet music to his daughter, Mia, and names the local symphony as alternate beneficiary. When Jake dies, Mia decides that the symphony can make better use of the sheet music than she can, so she refuses (disclaims) the gift, and the manuscripts pass directly to the symphony. In insurance law, the alternate beneficiary, usually the person who receives the insurance proceeds because the initial or primary beneficiary has died, is called the secondary or contingent beneficiary.

INVENTORY

A complete listing of all property owned by a deceased person at the time of death. The inventory is filed with the court during probate. The executor or admini... (more...)

A complete listing of all property owned by a deceased person at the time of death. The inventory is filed with the court during probate. The executor or administrator of the estate is responsible for making and filing the inventory.

INVESTOR

A person who makes investments. An investor may act either for herself or on behalf of others. A stock broker or mutual fund manager, for instance, makes invest... (more...)

A person who makes investments. An investor may act either for herself or on behalf of others. A stock broker or mutual fund manager, for instance, makes investments for others who have entrusted her with their money.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

Someone appointed by a probate court to oversee probate proceedings when a person dies without a will or heirs, and his or her property is expected to pass to t... (more...)

Someone appointed by a probate court to oversee probate proceedings when a person dies without a will or heirs, and his or her property is expected to pass to the state. Some states have public administrators who are responsible for temporarily preserving the assets of an estate if there are disputes about specific provisions in the will or about who will be appointed the regular administrator.

LAPSE

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. S... (more...)

Under a will, the failure of a gift of property. A gift lapses when the beneficiary dies before the person who made the will, and no alternate has been named. Some states have anti-lapse statutes, which prevent gifts to relatives of the deceased person from lapsing unless the relative has no heirs of his or her own. A lapsed gift becomes part of the residuary estate.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

MINERAL RIGHTS

An ownership interest in the minerals contained in a particular parcel of land, with or without ownership of the surface of the land. The owner of mineral right... (more...)

An ownership interest in the minerals contained in a particular parcel of land, with or without ownership of the surface of the land. The owner of mineral rights is usually entitled to either take the minerals from the land himself or receive a royalty from the party that actually extracts the minerals.

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using... (more...)

A statute that allows people to name a beneficiary to inherit stocks or bonds without probate. The owner of the securities can register them with a broker using a simple form that names a person to receive the property after the owner's death. Every state but Texas has adopted the statute.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE ESTATE OF PALMER

... According to Fivecoat, the Palmers wanted to make a charitable contribution to World Gospel Mission after hearing his presentation on estate planning and charitable giving at an annual World Gospel Mission missionary conference. ...

IN RE DISCIPLINARY PROC. AGAINST BOTIMER

... The complaint alleged three counts of violating the RPCs stemming from Botimer's representation of Ruth in her tax, business, and estate planning matters. ... Botimer also assisted Ruth on estate planning matters, while advising Jan as a potential beneficiary of Ruth's estate. ...

State v. Thompson

... She said they needed the gifting power provided by the second power of attorney in order to do "estate planning" for Crawford. She said they spent Crawford's money on their charter business because it was a safer investment than the stock market. ...

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LEGAL TERMS

AB TRUST

ALTERNATE BENEFICIARY

INVENTORY

INVESTOR

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

LAPSE

DOWER AND CURTESY

MINERAL RIGHTS

UNIFORM TRANSFER-ON-DEATH SECURITY ACT

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE ESTATE OF PALMER

IN RE DISCIPLINARY PROC. AGAINST BOTIMER

State v. Thompson

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