Many people become overwhelmed when confronted with the facts and issues involved in estate planning. This blog series is intended to provide a simple introduction to some of the related concepts and topics involved in estate planning. Goals: Our goals in offering these materials are simple: T...
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Introduction to Estate Planning
Estate planning is an extremely important part of life. It is about making loving decisions, now, that will help your loved ones know what you want to happen later. For instance: If you are unable to make decisions about finances and medical issues, who will make them for you? Who will care ...
Water Rights Legislation – “Hirst Fix”
The legislature recently passed new legislation called the “Hirst Fix”. This new legislation will allow permits to be issued in rural areas to build wells. According to an article in the Spokesman review, some areas of the state stopped developments because they did not have access to water. T...
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Washington State Water Law is Groundbreaking
Water law in Washington State is based on the concept of scarcity. Simply put, there isn't enough water to go around. As usage rises there is less and less water available for competing uses. This fact is continuously reflected in court decisions, state legislation and local governmental action. ...
Woodland Sued Over Fees for Records
Article By Amy Fischer, Columbian City Government Reporter Stephen Kirby, who owns Tikor Consulting, had sought information from multiple governments about how much they were being charged by outside attorneys for their work, said his attorney, Michael Whipple of the Spokane-based Whipple Law Gro...
Disputes Over Public Records get Attention of Agencies
The Union Bulletin article discusses a legal dispute in Starbuck, Washington, where attorney Stephen Kirby claims his public records request was ignored, leading to a lawsuit that could cost the town, with a small annual budget, tens of thousands in penalties. Kirby requested records in October 2...
Advocating on Behalf of Citizen Groups
Advocating on Behalf of Citizen Groups Envision Spokane is a group of citizens working tirelessly to create a better Spokane. Over the years, these involved individuals have collaborated with City officials to develop initiatives to place on the election ballot that would allow voting citizens th...
Coalitions Wins Division III Appeal
Prosser Hill Coalition, et al v. County of Spokane, et al (August 22, 2013) After an arduous legal battle, The Whipple Law Group successfully defended against an appeal of a previous Superior Court decision favoring the Prosser Hill Coalition citizen group in their efforts to protect their proper...
Neighbors Win Appeal of Airstrip
By BECKY THOMAS Staff Reporter A Spokane County Superior Court judge has struck down a decision by the county hearing examiner to allow development of a private airstrip less than two miles northeast of Cheney. Judge Jerome Leveque heard the appeal of the January decision to allow Denny Reed to...