It happens every year: late July and August roll around, and suddenly summer feels like it’s slipping through our fingers. Between trips to the lake, weekend BBQs, and squeezing in the last sunny afternoons, autumn will be here before we know it.

If finishing your legal planning has been sitting on your to-do list, now is the time to act. Getting your estate plan wrapped up before fall hits and Spokane County schools are back in session ensures you can enjoy the rest of the season stress-free.

Back-to-School and College Deadlines Are Here

If you have a child heading off to WSU, Gonzaga, or an out of state college/university, they are considered legal adults under Washington law once they turn 18. That means parents lose certain automatic access to things like medical records and financial accounts. Drafting a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and healthcare documents now protects them before campus move-in day arrives.

Protect Your Family Before Upcoming Trips

End-of-summer road trips and vacations are in full swing. Having an updated estate plan ensures a designated agent can step in during an emergency without navigating complex court interventions.

Beat the Late-Summer and Fall Rush

Attorneys and courts get notoriously busy once September hits and the end-of-year rush begins. Completing your plan now means avoiding delays so your documents—like a Last Will and Testament or Revocable Living Trust—are finalized without rushing and before an emergency arises.

Finish Summer with Peace of Mind

Don’t let another season pass with unfulfilled intentions. Partnering with a knowledgeable Spokane estate planning lawyer ensures your documents comply with Washington State laws and accurately represent your wishes to safeguard your family’s future.  You can check out some of our free Estate Planning guides here, and contact a trusted Spokane estate planning law firm today to schedule your consultation—so you can relax and truly enjoy what’s left of the summer.