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The 2025 tax changes—sometimes called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—have already made waves across the country. But here’s the truth: the effects go far beyond accountants and spreadsheets. For families in Washington, these changes create an important moment to pause and ask whether your current estate plan still makes sense.  At Terry Law Firm, P.S., […]

When most people think about writing a will, their minds go straight to money, property, and maybe life insurance. But the truth is, it’s often the sentimental assets—the family quilt, the fishing rods, the wedding ring, or the box of old letters—that spark the deepest emotions and, sometimes, the fiercest disputes.  At Terry Law Firm, […]

Not that long ago, estate planning was mostly about homes, bank accounts, and maybe a family business. But in 2025, a new piece of the puzzle has forced its way to the front: digital inheritance.  Think about your own life—email accounts, social media profiles, cloud storage, online banking, even those random subscription services you barely […]

When people hear “estate planning,” their minds often jump straight to taxes. And sure, taxes are part of it. With the 2025 changes from the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” plenty of families are focused on how exemptions and gifting rules are shifting. But here’s the thing—estate planning has never been only about taxes. It’s […]

If you’ve followed tax and estate law over the years, you know that changes come in waves. Some are tiny ripples that barely affect families. Others? They reshape the entire planning landscape. The 2025 legislation—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—falls squarely in the second category.  It’s not often that Congress passes something that both simplifies […]