Top Estate Planning Lawyers Near Me in Coeur D Alene Area

Theron De Smet is an attorney in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His practice includes a wide variety of civil matters, including estate planning, probate/trust litigation, personal injury, real estate disputes, debt collection and landlord/tenant matters.

Katherine graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2012 with a double major in finance and medieval studies before attending Gonzaga University School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude. At Gonzaga, Katherine was a member of the Federal Tax Law Clinic and focused her studies on tax law, estate planning, and environmental law. An avid fly-fisher, Katherine co-founded the Gonzaga Rod & Gun Club to educate fellow law students on the practices and legalities of fishing and hunting in the Northwest. In her free time, she also enjoys skiing, hiking, and horseback riding.. After representing the sport of professional rodeo as the first Washingtonian to win the Miss Rodeo America crown in 2016, Katherine began practicing law in Coeur d’Alene. Her experience includes serving as a public defender for Benewah, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties, representing clients in natural resource, property rights, and environmental law matters, and assisting with generational transfers of wealth through tax and estate planning. Katherine’s desire to help others and contribute to her community led to her current practice assisting families with estate planning, probate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters.

I am a native North Idahoan, and obtained my law degree from Gonzaga School of Law and then my masters in tax law (LL.M.) from the University of Washington. My firm is a boutique law firm that focuses its practice exclusively in the areas of estate planning, probates, and guardianships (see areas of practice).. I would love to help you and your family with your estate planning and probate needs.

Doug Marks and I founded Cedar Summit Law with a simple mission: to make estate planning and business law accessible and understandable for individuals and families throughout Idaho.. Since beginning my legal career in 2018, I've been passionate about empowering clients through clear communication, compassionate service, and creative legal solutions tailored to their unique needs. My legal practice focuses on estate planning, business formation and transactions, asset protection, and succession planning. I believe that protecting your family's legacy and building a successful business shouldn't be overwhelming processes. With my background in business, accounting, and information technology, I bring a unique perspective to legal problem-solving and prefer to leverage technology to serve my clients more efficiently and effectively.. I earned my law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, where I was published in the Idaho Law Review. I'm licensed to practice in multiple states and have experience representing clients in diverse areas, including trusts and estates, probate, workers' compensation, personal injury litigation, and business law.. Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our Labrador Retrievers, exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest, learning woodworking, and watching hockey.. As someone who values family and community, I understand firsthand why creating comprehensive estate plans and building strong business foundations matters so much to my clients. My approach is client-centered, ensuring that my recommendations are easily understood and specifically tailored to each client's goals. I'm committed to building lasting relationships and helping families and businesses secure their futures for generations to come.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Coeur D Alene and surrounding areas.