In re Mastro (Bankr. W.D. Wash. 2011) — Case Review
A Seattle developer’s Belize trust and Delaware series LLCs were unwound in bankruptcy. What the court found on timing, control, and the spouse’s liability.
Asset Protection in Washington State: What Happens When a Creditor Actually Tests Your Structure
Washington has no asset protection trust statute, and its LLC statute allows foreclosure. What the case law shows works for Washington residents — and when.
Washington Families With $15M+ Are Sitting on a State Estate Tax Problem Most Advisors Aren’t Showing Them
Washington Estate Tax: $3M Exemption, 35% Top Rate, No Portability. Washington taxes estates above $3 million at rates now reaching 35%, with no spousal portability. The federal exemption is $15 million. That gap is the whole problem.