Changes to Washington Intestate Probate Under EHB 2445
Washington probate practitioners will see significant changes to intestate probate practice beginning June 11, 2026, following the passage of EHB 2445, commonly referred to as the “Ending Probates for Profit” legislation. At Agile Estate Planning, we are incorporating these statutory changes into our Washington probate software workflows. Our complete intestate probate workflows and updated testate […]
Washington Estate Tax Update: 2026 Rollback and a Potential CPI Issue
The Washington Legislature has adopted ESB 6347, which makes significant changes to the Washington estate tax beginning mid-2026. The bill largely reverses the estate tax increases enacted in 2025 and restores a lower exemption amount and prior rate structure. However, the legislation may have unintentionally revived a technical drafting issue affecting the future inflation adjustment […]
Changes to Washington Testate Probate: EHB 2445
[CORRECTION NOTICE — Updated May 2, 2026] This article has been substantially revised. The original version incorrectly stated that the new reporting requirements introduced by EHB 2445 apply to nonintervention probate administrations. That position was wrong. Under RCW 11.68.090(2)(b), personal representatives with nonintervention powers have no duty to follow the procedures of RCW 11.76.010 through […]
Washington Estate Tax Update: SB 6347 Proposes Rate Rollback
Washington’s estate tax rates may change again. Agile Estate Planning is actively monitoring the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session, which began on January 12, 2026, and is scheduled to adjourn on March 12, 2026. This 60-day “short” session provides the timeframe in which bills like Senate Bill 6347 are considered. In 2025, the legislature enacted […]
New Probate Software: One Seamless Washington-Specific System
For many clients, the story doesn’t end when an estate plan is signed. Years later, when a loved one dies, the attorney who drafted the Will is often the first call the family makes. Suddenly, the work shifts from preparing estate planning documents to administering the estate through probate. And that’s where attorneys need more […]
Digital Assets – Washington Power of Attorney Series
This is the last post in our series, where we examine the Washington Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) and show how Agile Estate Planning builds on it with thoughtful, purposeful additions in its estate planning forms. In this installment, we focus on digital assets, an area that touches nearly every client’s life but is […]
Addressing Special Situations: Washington Power of Attorney Series
This is the fifth post in our series exploring how the Washington Uniform Power of Attorney Act can be expanded upon to better serve the needs of practitioners and clients. In earlier posts, we covered Washington’s statutory baselines and how Agile Estate Planning’s Power of Attorney form includes modifications to the Agent’s powers otherwise included […]
Gifting – Washington Power of Attorney Series
This is the fourth post in our Washington Power of Attorney Series, where we examine provisions included in Agile Estate Planning’s financial Durable Power of Attorney form and how they enhance the statutory defaults under the Washington Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA). In this installment, we focus on gifting, which is one of the […]
Trusts & Estates Powers: Washington Power of Attorney Series
This is the third post in our Washington POA Series, where we break down the powers included in the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) as adopted in Washington, and show how Agile Estate Planning elevates those powers from statutory minimums to practical, real-world drafting solutions. In this installment, we focus on Trust and Estate […]
Family Maintenance – Washington Power of Attorney Series
This post is part of our Washington Power of Attorney Series, where we take a closer look at the Washington Uniform Power of Attorney Act and show how Agile Estate Planning builds on it to address the realities of legal practice. In this installment, we focus on the statutory powers for personal maintenance and insurance, […]