Skip to content

MULVANEY LAW OFFICES, PLLC 14205 SE 36th St. Ste. 100 Bellevue, WA 98006-1553

4259986352

Christopher S. Mulvaney Washington State Attorney and Counselor-at-Law

Christopher S. Mulvaney Washington State Attorney and Counselor-at-Law

Professionalism with Integrity – Meet & Sign in Zoom via DocuSign – Remote Online Notarization

chris@attorneymulvaney.com
  • I. ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
    • I.II DEEDS FUNDING TRUSTS
      • QUITCLAIM DEEDS
        • NO CONTEST CLAUSE
          • MARRIED SEPARATE TRUSTS REQUIRE SPOUSE’S CONSENT TO AMEND & RESTATE
            • CERTIFICATE OF TRUST
              • PROTECTOR OF THE TRUST
    • I.III TRUST FUNDING AFTER DEATH
      • TRANSFER ON DEATH DEEDS
        • DO NOT NAME THE ESTATE AS A BENEFICIARY
          • DON’T CASH OUT ALL AT ONCE – TAKE 10 YEARS
            • GIFTS TO X-SPOUSE ARE VOID
    • I.IV BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
      • NAME SPOUSE AS PRIMARY BENEFICIARY
        • SPOUSAL CONSENT FORM
          • CHILDREN OR TRUST CONTINGENT BENEFICIARY
            • DISINHERITANCE OF ADULT CHILDREN BY WILL (NOT MINOR CHILDREN)
              • DO NOT LEAVE BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS BLANK
    • I.V TRUST ACCOUNTS
      • TRUST CHECKING ACCOUNT
        • SAVINGS
          • MONEY MARKET
            • PAYABLE ON DEATH (POD)
    • I.VI ASSIGNMENT
      • SENTIMENTAL PROPERTY
        • CREDITOR CLAIMS PERIOD
          • AFFIDAVIT OF SMALL ESTATE
            • POWER OF APPOINTMENT
              • FOREIGN GIFTS
    • I.VII AUTOMOBILES
      • R.V.’S
        • MOTORCYCLES
          • BOATS
            • HOUSE CONTENTS
              • SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
    • I.VIII INVENTORY
      • PAY TAXES
        • PAY CREDITORS
          • KEEP TRUST DOCUMENT SAFE
            • REST, RESIDUE & REMAINDER
              • DOMESTIC TRUST
    • I.IX LETTER OF INSTRUCTION
      • FOLLOW TRUST PROVIONS IN PROBATE
        • AGE LIMIT WHEN GIFTS ARE FREE OF TRUST
          • TRUSTEE COMPENSATION
            • AMENDMENT & RESTATEMENT
              • REVOCATION
    • I.X TRUST MECHANICS
      • TRUST TAXPAYER ID IS YOUR SSN
        • SPENDTHRIFT CLAUSE
          • SEPARATE PROPERY WHEN MARRIED REQUIRES WRITING AND SPOUSE’S AGREEMENT
            • U.S. TRUST SHOULD ONLY CONTAIN U.S. PROPERTY
              • DOCTRINE OF MERGER
  • II. ESTATE PLANNING
    • II.I DEATH
      • DEATH CERTIFICATE
        • AVOIDING PROBATE
          • SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
    • II.II REVOCABLE LIVING TRUSTS
      • TRUSTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
      • TRUSTS FOR WIDOWS & WIDOWERS
    • II.III POWERS OF ATTORNEY
      • FINANCE POWER OF ATTORNEY
        • HEALTH POWER OF ATTORNEY
    • II.IV LIVING WILLS
      • ADVANCE DIRECTIVES
        • CARE PLAN REGISTRY
    • II.V LAST WILLS & TESTAMENT
      • WILLS – PAPER
        • WILLS – ELECTRONIC
          • WILL REPOSITORY
    • II.VI IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS
      • CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
      • NON-GRANTOR ASSET PROTECTION TRUST
      • GRANTOR ASSET PROTECTION TRUST
    • II.VII ILIT
    • II.VIII FAMILY LLC
  • III. REAL ESTATE
    • III.I BUYING A HOME
      • SELLING A HOME
    • III.II PROMISSORY NOTE
      • DEED OF TRUST
    • III.III FORECLOSURE
      • TAX LIENS
    • III.IV LLC’S
      • QUITCLAIM DEED (QCD)
        • LLC CHECKING ACCOUNT
          • OPERATING AGREEMENT
    • III.V CLEAR TITLE
    • III.VI JOINT TENANCY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP (JTWROS)
    • III.VII TENANTS IN COMMON
    • III.VIII EQUITY
      • JUDGMENTS
    • III.IX MULTIPLE OWNERS
    • III.X UNMARRIED COUPLE HOMEOWNERS
  • IV. FAMILY LAW
    • IV.I AGREED DIVORCE BY MAIL
      • LEGAL SEPARATION
    • IV.II UNCONTESTED ADOPTION
      • ADULT ADOPTION
    • IV.III PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
      • POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
    • IV.IV COHABITATION
      • ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
    • IV.V NAME CHANGE
      • MINOR NAME CHANGE
    • IV.VI FAMILY COURT
      • NO LITIGATED DIVORCE – DIVORCE BY MAIL
        • CHILDRN’S BEST INTEREST
    • IV.VII CHILD SUPPORT
      • CHILD CUSTODY
        • SPOUSAL SUPPORT
    • IV.VIII ASSET DISCLOSURE
      • MUTUAL LIFETIME DUTY OF SUPPORT
    • IV.IX PROPERTY DIVISION
      • DEBT DIVISION
        • DIVORCE & BANKRUPTCY
    • IV.X NO FAULT
  • V. BANKRUPTCY
    • V.I CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY
      • BANKRUPTCY EXEMPTIONS
        • BK DATA
    • V.II DEBT
      • CREDIT BUREAU DISPUTES
    • V.III GARNISHMENT
      • INCOME BASED STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT
    • V.IV CHAPTER 13 BANKRUTPCY
      • LIEN STRIPPING
        • CRAM DOWN
          • CHAPTER 20
    • V.V FREE CREDIT REPORT
      • DEBT SETTLEMENT
        • LIENS & COLLATERAL
    • V.VI CREDIT COUNSELING
      • DEBTOR EDUCATION
    • V.VII HONESTY
      • FRAUD
    • V.VIII TAX DEBT
      • STUDENT LOANS
    • V.IX 341 MEETINGS
      • PREVIOUS FILINGS
    • V.X MEANS TEST
    • V.XI CREDIT FREEZE
      • DO NOT CALL REGISTRY
        • BLOCK SSN
    • V.X.II FDCPA
      • DEBT COLLECTION
  • VI. TAX
    • VI.I WA ESTATE TAX
      • WA CAPITAL GAINS
        • NO WA GIFT TAX
    • VI.II PROPERTY TAX APPEALS
      • WA EXCISE TAX
        • WA SALES TAX
    • VI.III FEDERAL ESTATE TAX
      • FEDERAL GIFT TAX
        • FEDERAL CAPITAL GAINS
    • VI.IV TRUST TAXATION
      • IRS FORM 1041
        • IRS SECTION 645
    • VI.V COST BASIS
      • FINAL 1040 TAX RETURN
        • STEP UP TO DATE OF DEATH VALUE
    • VI.VI CREDIT SHELTER TRUSTS
      • TRIPLE WA ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION
        • TAXES: ESTATE V. CAPITAL GAINS
    • VI.VII SURVIVING SPOUSE BENEFIT
      • QDRO
        • DIVORCE TAX ISSUES
    • VI.VIII BENEFICIARY TAXES
      • BK TAX ISSUES
        • REAL ESTATE TAX ISSUES
    • VI.IX CHARITY
      • IMPUTED INCOME
        • TAX DEDUCTIONS
    • VI.X CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
      • FAMILY LLC
        • GIFTING DURING LIFE
  • VII. MLO, PLLC
    • VII.I ABOUT CSM
      • MLO LOCATION
        • SUGGESTION BOX
    • VII.II MY PHILOSOPHY
      • PRO BONO PUBLICO
        • CLIENT RIGHTS
    • VII.III SCAMS
      • DEBT SCAMS & ID THEFT
        • DEATH RELATED SCAMS
    • VII.IV BAR ASSOCIATIONS
      • WSBA
        • KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION (KCBA)
    • VII.V ORGANIZATIONS
      • AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU)
        • SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER (SPLC)
    • VII.VI LOW INCOME HELP
      • COLUMBIA LEGAL SERVICES (CLS)
        • NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT
    • VII.VII INFORMATION
      • GOOGLE SCHOLAR
        • FASTCASE
    • VII.VIII COURTS
      • SCOTUS
      • 9TH CIRCUIT
      • BK COURT
      • WA SUPREME COURT
      • WA APPEALS COURTS
Close Button

Author: Christopher Sean Mulvaney

Christopher S. Mulvaney graduated from Gonzaga Law School in Spokane, Washington in 2002, and moved to Las Vegas where he practiced until 2008, when he moved to Bellevue, Washington. Mr. Mulvaney's practice areas emphasize Estate Planning & Trusts and Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

Why hire Christopher S. Mulvaney of MULVANEY LAW OFFICES, PLLC?

4 June, 2025 Christopher Sean Mulvaney 0 Comments Uncategorized 6:59 AM

5 Reasons to Hire Christopher S. Mulvaney of MULVANEY LAW OFFICES, PLLC. 1) I care about the outcome of your case.If I don’t believe I can give you a high probability of achieving your desiredoutcome, I

Read More
A close up of the seal on the ground

Income Based Repayment of Student Loans

12 June, 2015 Christopher Sean Mulvaney 0 Comments Bankruptcy 3:50 AM

CHRISTOPHER S. MULVANEY’S BLOG Below is a link to information about income based repayment programs for student loans that can set your required payment at zero and keep you out of default.  Payments for many

Read More
A man with bald head and glasses wearing a tie.

Transfer on Death Deed

12 June, 2015 Christopher Sean Mulvaney 0 Comments Real Estate 3:49 AM

AVOIDING PROBATE ON REAL PROPERTY WITH A TRANSFER ON DEATH DEEDEffective June 12, 2014, Washington State approved legislation (HB 1117) that authorizes transfer on death deeds, which allow an individual owner of real property to

Read More

Recent Posts

  • Why hire Christopher S. Mulvaney of MULVANEY LAW OFFICES, PLLC?
  • Income Based Repayment of Student Loans
  • Transfer on Death Deed

Archives

  • June 2025
  • June 2015

Categories

  • Bankruptcy
  • Uncategorized

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Admitted 2003 to the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Number 33595

Proud Member of the MetLife Legal Plans Attorney Panel Since 2007.

Broken chains at the feet of the Statue of Liberty dedicated October 18, 1886.
The inside of Lincoln's jacket when he was assassinated on April 14, 1865: "One Country One Destiny"
So Sue Me hot sauce bottle label.

Categories

  • Bankruptcy
  • Uncategorized

No Copyright by Christopher S. Mulvaney By Themespride