Estate taxes can be confusing. Many estates include assets that are hard to assign a dollar value. All the same, you need to know what each asset is worth to know what taxes are due. In this blog post, we will go over the basics of estate taxes in Washington State and...
For centuries, jade jewelry has captivated the hearts of people around the world with its exquisite beauty and profound symbolism. Revered in many cultures around the world, jade holds a special place as a symbol of harmony, eternity, virtue, wealth, and protection....
So you have a large collection of some kind, and you’re ready to get rid of it. But first, you have some questions: will other people want to buy the items you’ve amassed? Is now a good time to sell? You may have spent countless hours searching for the items in your...
Are you a coin collector looking to part with your collection, or maybe someone who inherited a family member’s coin collection? Whether you are a novice or veteran collector, you likely know that some coins are far more valuable than others. You need to know whether...
2022 was a record-breaking year for the art market. In spite of inflation and global uncertainty, last year saw the biggest auction sale in history. Many major auction houses announced company-high sale totals. While nothing is certain, we’re expecting the art market...
Basketry is a living tradition with a long history in the Pacific Northwest. If you have a Native American basket, you may want to know who made it and how old it is. Native American peoples have been practicing basketry in the Salish Sea area for thousands of years....
