Women Leaders International Networking (WLIN), based in Seattle, WA, is a connective group of entrepreneurial women building strong values and work ethic within our community. By promoting entrepreneurship and sharing insightful personal development tools and perspectives, WLIN is committed to helping underprivileged women of all backgrounds grow and prosper.

Financial education, such as understanding Estate Planning and it's benefits to each person, is an essential part of their agenda. Theresa Nguyen J.D. LL.M. and Eric Reutter J.D. LL.M. were invited to a luncheon to help explain and bridge the gap between the allure of Estate Planning and it's actual economical impact on an individual or family.

When Cathy was just 10 years old, her mother, Debra, vanished under suspicious circumstances. Despite multiple investigations, Debra was never found, and no official declaration of death was ever made. For over 15 years, Cathy and her grandmother continued living in Debra’s home, making mortgage payments and maintaining the property—but without legal ownership, their hands were tied.

Now an adult with a husband and newborn child, Cathy was ready to move on and sell the home that had become both a haven and a painful reminder of the past. However, a critical legal issue stood in her way: the title to the home was still in Debra’s name, and Debra was still legally presumed alive.

I hired Theresa to help my family and I do a real estate title transfer. Theresa did a great job in making sure that the process was quick and easy. It was all taken care of all in one visit. Even nicer, Theresa followed up with me a few weeks later to make sure I've received my documents ok. Now that is good customer service!!