Paul Premack's legal column appeared in these Hearst Newspapers:

Estate tax exemptions have increased in both Washington state and Washington DC for 2026.

Washington estate tax changes include an increased exemption amount for individuals dying on or after July 1, 2025, and a higher top tax rate for estates over $9 million

Federal Estate Tax exemption for 2024 has increased, along with the Gift Tax annual exclusion. Washington Estate Tax may be adjusted soon.