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True North Legal Services is a full-service estate planning and probate firm located in Bellingham, WA. We can assist you with everything from simple wills and powers of attorney to probate and will contests.. Our services include:. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, community property agreements, probate, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, estate related litigation and more.. Call/text: or email: today to set up a consultation with attorney Genissa Richardson.. “We make sure the things you love go to the people you love.”

Katti Esp has practiced law in Bellingham since 1996, designing and implementing individualized estate plans and assisting clients with the probate process. She collaborates with families and individuals and their financial planners to retain the greatest amount of wealth for family, friends, and charities. Katti also helps her clients limit the assets transferred to the government or unintended beneficiaries. She develops estate plans designed to reduce federal and state estate and gift taxes.. Katti Esp also assists her clients with transferring closely held family businesses and regularly assists non-citizens with their estate plans. She is licensed to practice law in Washington and California.. Katti Esp received her Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida. She earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law, where she received academic honors for her achievements in estate planning and secured transactions. Katti graduated fromWestern Washington Universitywith a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 2013 Katti received the Estate Planning Law Specialist  designation from the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc. an organization accredited by the American Bar Association.* In 2012, Katti received the Accredited Estate Planner designation from the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.*. * The Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification, of specialities in the practice of law and the certification, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the state of Washington.

I am an estate planning, probate and trust attorney. My goal is to provide compassionate, respectful counsel with an emphasis on clear and accessible explanations of legal issues that put clients at ease.. I co-founded North Sound Law Group and was previously a partner at Barron Smith Daugert. I enjoy working with individuals and families, building long-term client relationships, and serving the community both in and outside of my practice. I believe in the power of estate planning for peace of mind and ensuring dignity in times of crisis.. I have exclusively practiced in estate planning, probate and trust since 2012. I previously authored and collaborated on numerous publications in diverse fields including law, policy, and organizational evaluation. I currently serve as the Secretary/Treasurer/Vice Chair for the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the Washington State Bar, overseeing the Section's legislative activity and continuing legal education. I am also the President of the Northwest Washington Estate Planning Council.

Ryan Floerchinger is a solo practitioner based out of Bellingham, Washington. Originally from Anchorage, Ryan moved to Montana for college earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. After attending Gonzaga School of Law in Spokane, Ryan moved to Bellingham to start his practice specializing in estate planning including wills, trusts, probate, and medicaid planning.

The firm emphasizes services in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, guardianship and elder law matters (including Medicaid eligibility issues), corporate, limited liability company and business matters, and federal and state taxation, including tax controversy matters.. Admitted to Bar,Washingtonand United States District Courts, Western District of Washington (1977);United StatesTax Court (1979); andUnited StatesClaims Court(1986). Education: Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (B.A., 1972; M.S. 1973); Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1976); Boston University (L.L.M.-Taxation, 1980); Member: Washington State, Seattle-King County and East King County (Member, Taxation, Elder Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Sections) Bar Associations; Seattle Estate Planning Council and East King County Estate Planning Council. Past director and officer: United Cerebral Palsy Association of King-Snohomish Counties and Washington Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

I have called the Pacific Northwest home since before I could speak.  After graduating with a B.A. from the University of Washigton, I attended Seattle University School of Law where I graduated Cum Laude.  Most of my free time is spent outdoors - hiking, golfing or camping. Travel and food are also passions of mine, although, most of my travel revolves around food.

Shanece M. Dedeaux Esq. is a dedicated attorney in the Greater Seattle area, specializing in Estate Planning, Family Law, and Criminal Law with a focus on post-conviction relief. Raised in South Seattle, she graduated Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law. Shanece is known for her passionate advocacy and community engagement, educating and empowering the Black community on critical legal issues across Seattle.. In recognition of her exceptional legal prowess, Shanece has earned the prestigious title of "2023 Rising Star," a designation enjoyed by only 2.5% of attorneys in Washington state.

As a two-time cancer survivor, I bring a unique perspective to the process of Estate Planning, especially for clients who are facing medical challenges themselves.  I have always enjoyed helping others through difficult situations and finding ways to make challenging situations easier and more understandable.. I enjoy people and the world around me, celebrating each day as an opportunity. Lately I have rediscovered an interest in fitness and have enjoyed some of the wonders of Washington State backpacking and climbing several of our local volcanoes. (picture of me on Mt. Baker). In the fall of 2010 headed to Africa, the land where my mother was raised to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (at 19,340', the highest peak on the continent). Lately I've been tackling longer trail events, marathon or longer races on trails in Washington, Oregon, and as far away as Switzerland. I try to focus on living each day to the fullest.

Working primarily in Ryan Swanson’s Estate Planning & Probate practice group, Brad brings experience in managing the nuances of all types of assets and creating customized plans for wills, trusts for relatives or pets, power of attorneys, living wills, and disposition of remains. His creation of unique trust and estate plan structures has helped clients implement tax-saving strategies as they look to pass their legacy forward.. Brad is also versed in contract law, including the drafting and reviewing of complex agreements in business and personal matters. He works with clients to minimize their risk by drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing legally binding agreements.. Brad partners closely with business owners and entrepreneurs to help them plan in advance, realize their vision and grow into success. This includes entity structure and formation; partnership, membership, and operating agreements; and business compliance.

Erik Wise is a graduate of the Seattle University School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Law Trustee's Scholarship and two CALI Awards for Excellence. Prior to being a lawyer, Erik was a public elementary school teacher in South King County. He was named Teacher of the Year in 2006 and obtained his National Board Teacher Certification in 2009. Erik's interest in legal issues began early in his teaching career, when he served as a union representative. Having worked assiduously to protect his fellow teachers' contractual rights, he brings that same passion and interest today to his work as a family law and estate planning attorney with Eric A. Olson & Associates, which is located in the heart of Ballard. Like Eric and Ashley Olson, Erik is a Seattle native and attended its public schools. He has a BA in Comparative Literature with honors and a Masters in Elementary Education, both from the University of Washington. Although he grew up in Lake City, Erik has lived in West Seattle for well over a decade now. He is a voracious reader, with tastes covering many genres, has travelled to over twenty countries to date, and enjoys being out on the waters of Puget Sound, whether it be on a ferry or his family's sailboat.

Solo practitioner specializing in Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Elder Law and Healthcare Law. Having had a spouse who was medically disabled at an early age, I learned first-hand the complexities of dealing with these issues. I attended law school as a second career student and now bring my decades of experience to this arena as an advocate for others.Actively involved in several KCBA volunteer programs, including Elder Law Clinic, Social Security Disability Overpayment project, Housing Justice Project, Neighborhood Legal Clinics, and Family Law CASA.Former Seattle University School of Law student having served on the SU Health Law Society Board for two years, as Vice President and President, respectively.Served externships during law school at Washington State Attorney General (UW Health Law Division), MultiCare Health System In-House Counsel, and Washington State Medical Association In-House Legal Counsel.

As a law student, I served as an Editor on the Touro Law Review, spent a great deal of my time serving as a Research and Teaching Assistant to my Criminal Procedure Professor, and received the CALI award for academic excellence in Advanced Legal Research and Writing.. I went on to practice in New York and Connecticut, representing clients in civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. I formerly acted as Lead Attorney in the Title Claims & Tax Department of an East Coast mortgage banking firm representing lenders, trustees, and investors, and handled a high-volume civil caseload. I left civil practice and joined a small firm in Connecticut where I handled a vast range of cases including, but not limited to, sexual assault, assault, harassment and stalking, larceny, burglary and robbery, driving under the influence, drug possession and sale, domestic violence and criminal mischief. I also successfully represented plaintiffs and claimants in motor vehicle accident and personal injury matters and effectively assisted clients with the pardons application process presenting to the Connecticut Board of Pardons resulting in expungement of criminal records.. While licensed in Washington, New York and Connecticut, I currently reside and practice only in Washington, representing clients in Westwood Pacific's main practice areas: litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring, business, real estate, probate, estate planning, and family law.. I spend most of my free time chasing around three children and any and all things health and fitness.