Please note: Mary Anne Vance is not affiliated with any of the organizations or web sites listed below, and is not responsible for the content or information contained on any of these sites. The links below are provided for the reader's convenience only.
Here are links to some related web sites. Click on any of the titles to go to the selected site.
Social Security Resources:
Helpful Social Security Websites:
AARP answers many questions about Social Security and calculates benefits
Social Security Homepage
Social Security Information and Resources for Women
Social Security Calculations for Retirement:
Sign up for online estimates of your social security benefits at
ssa.gov/myaccount. You must have this estimate in order to do social security planning.
Non-Profit Organizations:
Washington Law Help
Advice about Powers of Attorney and a Power of Attorney form to use.
Disability Rights Washington
A private, non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal.
Washington Law Help
Free legal advice on many topics including divorce, eviction, bankruptcy, criminal matters, and elder abuse.
Social Justice Fund NW
Social Justice Fund is a non-profit organization which funds activist, community-based organizations in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Wyoming.
End of Life Washington
A non-profit organization working to improving care and expand choice at the end of life.
LifeCenter NorthWest
Organ donation information for the State of Washington. Make informed choices, as well as record your personal decisions.
Legal Voice Seattle
A progressive feminist organization using the power of the law to make change for women and LGBTQ people in the Northwest.
People's Memorial Association
People's Memorial Association is a non-profit service providing simple, dignified, and economical funeral and memorial arrangements.
Seattle Foundation
The Seattle Foundation is a non-profit organization which administers charitable funds, trusts, and bequests and distributes grants to non-profit organizations in the Puget Sound region.
Sound Generations (formerly known as Senior Services)
Provides assistance with legal, consumer, and health insurance issues. They have specially trained volunteers under the supervision of an attorney working at 9 outreach sites throughout King County to provide one-on-one assistance. Read Mary Anne's explanation of the probate process by clicking on "Our Programs," then clicking "Legal Assistance."
International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA)
How to find a person to help care for a dying person by providing spiritual, emotional, and physical support.
Legal Voice
Legal Voice provides a thorough guide of what should happen after a person dies.
Government Web Sites and Resources:
Unclaimed Property for State of Washington - CLAIM YOUR CASH
Selecting Long Term Care Insurance (NAIC)
What you should know and a shoppers guide for considering your options.
Aging and Disability Information - King County
King County Clerk's Office resources
State of Washington
This link will take you to the State of Washington's main home page index. From there, you can follow links to find your local lawmakers, search Washington State laws, or get information about various State agencies.
State of Washington Attorney General's Office
This link will take you to Washington Attorney General's Office main home page. From there, you can follow links to get information about consumer protection, "lemon laws" and anti-trust litigation.
Dealing with Death - State of Washington Attorney General's Office
Setting up a Business - State of Washington Secretary of State
This link will take you to the Secretary of State's Corporations Division page. From there, you can follow links to get information about fees, forms, and various types of businesses.
Attorney Bar Organizations:
Washington State Bar Association:
This site provides information about the State Bar Association as well as general information applicable to both attorneys and non-attorneys.
King County Bar Association:
This site provides information about the King County Bar Association, as well as general information applicable to both attorneys and non-attorneys.