The Bitar Law Firm, PLLC

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

**Why Every Parent in Washington Should Have Power of Attorney for Their Minor Children**

If you’re a parent in Washington State, here’s a question worth asking:
**If something unexpected happened today, who could legally care for your child?**

A **Power of Attorney for Minor Children** or **Emergency Guardianship authorization** allows you to temporarily give a trusted adult the legal authority to care for your child if you are unavailable.

Life is unpredictable. Having these documents in place ensures your child is protected in situations like:

✔️ Medical emergencies when you can’t be reached
✔️ Unexpected travel or hospitalization
✔️ Military deployment
✔️ Natural disasters or other emergencies
✔️ School or childcare decisions when a parent is unavailable

Without proper documentation, even close family members may **not have legal authority** to make medical, school, or emergency decisions for your child.

In Washington, these documents can help ensure your child’s caregiver can:

• Authorize medical treatment
• Communicate with schools and daycare providers
• Handle day-to-day care decisions
• Provide stability during emergencies

The best part? These documents are **simple, affordable, and can be prepared in advance** so your family is protected before a crisis happens.

Your child’s safety and stability shouldn’t depend on last-minute decisions.

📩 Message us to learn how to set up a **Power of Attorney or Emergency Guardianship plan for your minor children in Washington State.**

09/02/2024

Do I have legal protection for my intellectual property?

Do you have art, a logo, or trade name that you created? Are you wondering if you have legal protection preventing others from taking and using it without your consent?

Intellectual property includes trademarks and copyrights. Trademarks are generally logos or words and phrases. Copyrights protect art. The best way to protect these forms of intellectual property is to register them, but there may be some protection if someone is infringing even without registration.

There are varying degrees of protection for unregistered and registered trademarks and copyrighted works. A court considers many factors when evaluating whether an unregistered work trumps a registered work or another unregistered work.

If you have intellectual property you would like to register, are looking for legal advice, need assistance enforcing your intellectual property rights, or are seeking defense against accusations of your infringement, contact us today and we can help you achieve your goal.

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Do you have art, a logo, or trade name that you created? Are you wondering if you have legal protection preventing others from taking and using it without your consent? Intellectual property includes trademarks and copyrights. Trademarks are generally logos or words and phrases. Copyrights protect

08/26/2024

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Why should I use an attorney for my real estate purchase?