The Power of Team
The Seahawks’ recent Super Bowl win is a clear example of the power of team. No one single person achieved that success, but the strength of collaboration was fully evident
February 10, 2026
WE Trust Company News
WE Trust continually evolves to better support our clients, colleagues, and community. One way we do this is by sharing meaningful and relevant content that informs and inspires you to make thoughtful decisions about your estate and your family’s future.
Start the New Year with a Plan
Did you know that if you don’t have an estate plan, the State of Washington has one for you? It’s true. If you pass away without a plan for your
December 8, 2025
Family Office Services Seamlessly Conducted
What is Family Office? When people hear the term “family office,” they often picture the Rockefellers, Morgans, or today’s billionaires like Jeff Bezos or Bill Gates – families with vast
November 6, 2025
Safeguarding Seniors Against Financial Exploitation: A Fiduciary’s Perspective
At WE Trust Company in Seattle, we see undue influence and financial exploitation far too often. Both are serious threats to vulnerable adults, especially seniors, but they are not the
October 8, 2025
Peace of Mind Through Settlement Protection Trusts
Recently, the Seattle Times reported on a large settlement involving families in Monroe, WA affected by chemical exposure. These types of cases often result in funds being placed into settlement
September 10, 2025
Washington’s New Estate Tax Law: What You Need to Know
In a move aimed at addressing Washington State’s significant budget shortfall, the legislature recently passed a law that raises estate taxes—making them the highest in the country. The old adage
July 2, 2025
Tangible Personal Property: What Are Your Top Five?
At WE Trust, we are often appointed as Personal Representatives in wills. In this role, we carefully review estate planning documents and responsibly carry out the decedent’s final wishes. However,
May 30, 2025
Why Your Beneficiary Designations Might Be Undermining Your Estate Plan
The great American generational wealth transfer is underway, requiring more thought, planning, and strategy than ever before. According to Forbes, “Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 are the wealthiest
May 7, 2025
Trusts – Not Just for the Wealthy. Real Stories, Real Impact
When I used to think of trusts, I immediately thought of storied American families such as the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Morgans, Du Ponts, or Hearsts. But after working in the fiduciary
April 1, 2025
Answering the Call: How a Professional Fiduciary Can Preserve Family Harmony
The phone rang at WE Trust on a Thursday afternoon around 3 PM. On the other end was an attorney, finalizing estate planning documents with her hospitalized client. The prognosis
March 3, 2025