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What Is Dispute Resolution?

What Is Dispute Resolution?

Dispute ResolutionMediationArbitration Conciliation Litigation Dispute Resolution The term is used to describe the process of resolving disputes. It may also be referred to as conflict resolution, dispute settlement or dispute resolution. Oftentimes, it is used to...

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Gig Harbor Office Now Open!

Gig Harbor Office Now Open!

We are excited to announce the opening of our new satellite office located right downtown GIG HARBOR OFFICE 3733 North Rosedale St., Suite 200 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 phone: (253) 302-4849 info@thenarrowslawgroup.com (By appointment only) Attorney Annie N. Arbenz...

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What is Adult Adoption and Why Consider It?

What is Adult Adoption and Why Consider It?

Whether you are a potential adoptee or a relative looking for ways to help, you will probably want to know more about adult adoption. This article explores some of the factors you should consider before you adopt. Among these factors are medical necessity, cost,...

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Past Blog Posts Part 2

Past Blog Posts Part 2

There are so many great blog posts that are full of good information, so I'm linking some of them here. "What is Disability Insurance?"--It is well known that the largest asset you have to becoming financially independent is making good use of your income. From your...

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5 Simple Steps of a Disposition Authorization

5 Simple Steps of a Disposition Authorization

What Is a Disposition Authorization? A Disposition Authorization is a legal document that details the final wishes of a person upon their death. This document is extremely important and should be signed by the individual who is planning for their eventual death. It is...

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Great List of Past Blog Posts

Great List of Past Blog Posts

List of Past Blog Posts Instead of searching through pages of past blog posts I've created a quick reference list with brief summaries and links to the original article. What is Power of Attorney and why it's important?   A power of attorney is a written legal...

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How to Handle Extracurricular Activities in a Divorce

How to Handle Extracurricular Activities in a Divorce

A friend of mine was in the middle of negotiating her divorce settlement with her soon-to-be ex husband and she said he was trying to have it written in their settlement that she was responsible for paying for all of their children's extracurricular activities.  Do...

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How to Prepare for Your Home Study

How to Prepare for Your Home Study

Home studies are part 2 of the 6 standard steps of adoption here in Washington state. If you’re a first time prospective adoptive parent, the idea of a home study can be a bit intimidating. While a home study may seem overwhelming, it’s important to remember that the...

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What Ancillary Probate is and How to Avoid It

What Ancillary Probate is and How to Avoid It

What is Probate Probate, as we know, is the legal process of distributing an individual's property and assets after they pass away. In almost all cases, probate takes place in the state of the decedent’s primary residence. If ancillary probate takes place, the probate...

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How Special Needs Trusts Work

How Special Needs Trusts Work

Special needs trusts are a hassle-free way to provide for your disabled loved ones without compromising their eligibility for SSI and other government benefits programs. In most cases inheriting money or property from a deceased relative can be the relief individuals...

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Adopting in Washington State

Adopting in Washington State

Adoption is an important and needed service that can provide for both children in need and parents looking to raise their own. The process of adopting can be long, and sometimes expensive. In addition to federal guidelines, each state has their own requirements for...

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How Alimony is Settled

How Alimony is Settled

If you're going through a divorce the subject of alimony may inevitably come up. But what exactly is it?  Who pays it and who receives? Whether or not it is a factor in your particular case, it's still good to understand what is it and how it works. What Alimony Is...

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Estate Planning During a Pandemic

Estate Planning During a Pandemic

It's been a while since we talked about estate planning back in January of last year. Two months later COVID-19 turned our world upside down. The world has changed a lot since then. If this past year has taught us anything, it's that life is unpredictable. In such a...

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Can a Father Win Full Custody?

One of the most common questions that arises when a father goes through a divorce is whether he has a chance to have full custody of his children. This question remains because in the not too distant past men were seen as the sole bread winners of the family unit...

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Divorce and the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching it is a good time to consider how to take care of yourself and your children if you are in the midst a divorce.  With the frequent gatherings of family and friends and holiday traditions it can be easy to be overwhelmed by the new...

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How Are Assets Valued in a Trust

We have discussed at length on this site the importance of having an estate plan established so that your loved ones can have the added peace of mind knowing that your financial and business affairs in order. By having your legal documents and financial records...

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How Divorce Effects You

Going through a divorce can be challenging and will impact the lives of those involved in many pronounced and nuanced ways. If you are going through a divorce and have children going through it with you consider the following items to help make the process a bit...

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How Long to Keep your Legal Documents

As has been previously mentioned on our site, we believe it is important to have your legal affairs in order so that you can have confidence that you are in a solid legal position. An aspect of building that confidence is having your physical documents in order so...

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How to Remarry after a Divorce

Going through a divorce can be hard for many people. The sense of loss and change can be a big challenge for an individual to go through. This can be compounded if there are children involved. But, after the dust settles and time has healed some of the pain, most...

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Men, Women and Property

Most divorce attorneys will agree that the most contentious topic in a divorce proceeding is how and with whom the children will be raised. A close second for most couples is the division of property. This is the part of the divorce where all of the assets, both...

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The Top 3 Reasons You Need an Estate Plan

More often than not the estate plan is the forgotten financial tool for individuals. It is so valuable to adults of any age, marital status, and employment position. It is a vehicle that can be used to ensure you are directing your money, property and assets to the...

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What Does a Probate Attorney Do

During the time of a loved one passing, it can be difficult to think through all of the details of their estate. The flood of emotions and the grieving process will be at the forefront of your mind rather than on the intricate details of the estate plan. This is where...

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What is Disability Insurance?

It is well known that the largest asset you have to becoming financially independent is making good use of your income. From your income you are able to pay down debt, invest in property, purchase stocks and buy mutual funds. As a result, it is critical that you...

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What to Do When Served?

Many people today are aware at a basic level of what being served is. Often dramatized in Hollywood movies or on the small screen, we can all picture someone being served legal papers by a legal professional. It is challenging however to know what this means for the...

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What to Look for in an Estate Planning Attorney

When it comes to making sure that your affairs are in order you need to make sure you find the right estate planning attorney. With so many attorneys available in today's market it is important to realize that there are several factors to consider before you hire an...

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Why You Need a Legacy Plan

What is a Legacy Plan? A Legacy Plan is a term many in the financial realm refer to when it comes to your end of life preparation for your family. Specifically, it is the document, folder, or drawer that contains all of your end of life documents. This plan most...

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ABOUT US

The Narrows Law Group is a Tacoma law firm located in the heart of Old Town providing advice and representation in the areas of estate planning, probate, domestic relations, and adoptions.

We are now taking appointments at our new second office in Gig Harbor!

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