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You may be dealing with the loss of a loved one or preparing/amending an estate plan to make sure your assets are distributed properly to the right people and your loved ones are protected. Whatever your goal, you need assistance from an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can provide guidance. Putting together an estate plan or going through probate does not have to be difficult or overly expensive. Monica’s mission is to help you understand the process and help you navigate the process successfully.. Committed to Your SuccessMy client's experience is crucial to this firm’s success. My goal is to make sure that you understand your documents and that you are comfortable with the process. I am here to be your advocate and work to make sure your goals are achieved.. Transparent FeesKnowing what you are paying and what you are paying for is very important. After your first meeting, you will have an accurate idea of how much you will be charged for the services provided.. Unparalleled Customer ServiceYour experience is important to me. My goal is to make sure that delay is minimized and you are up to date on the status of your case.. Monica lives in Katy, Texas. She and her family have lived in Katy for over 20 years. She attended and graduated from Katy High high school, Monica graduated from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Theology. She then attended South Texas College of Law, where she focused her legal studies on transactional law, including estate planning, probate, and business law. After passing the bar in 2016, Monica has focused her practice of law in the area of estate planning and probate. She is a member of the Texas Bar and the Houston Bar Association.

I have a wealth of estate planning, elder law experience and estate administration experience, having practiced in these areas for over 15 years.. I work closely with clients to craft estate plans which address their concerns including probate avoidance, tax planning, asset protection and elder law planning. The key to a good estate plan is to tailor the plan to your specific goals and implementing it ahead of time. I have unfortunately worked with many individuals who do not plan ahead, and the family is stuck paying for medical care out-of-pocket or suffering through the long probate process. I can use my broad experience to build an estate plan right for you and your family, serve your goals, help obtain Medicaid to access important long-term care and nursing home benefits, and make the estate administration process as smooth as possible.

An experienced elder law attorney and certified public accountant (CPA), Tom McCulloch is grounded in the conviction that aging need not be a bewildering maze of care and cost challenges.  He is a planner and advocate for clients who want to have a choice about their living and care issues.. Tom McCulloch's practice is distinctive because it encompasses not only legal and asset protection planning, but also critical social and care planning.  The planning goal is to address clearly the personal wishes of the elder and family.  With the experienced guidance of an elder care coordinator, the results are comprehensive and satisfying.

Kami D'Olive earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in May 2005.  She attended law school at the South Texas College of Law in downtown Houston, and focuses her practice in the areas of Probate, Estate Planning, and Guardianship Law.

Simply put, we strive to put what is already in your heart into a legally enforeble plan that is designed to keep you out of court and out of conflict. With use of Will, Trust, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives and Medicaid "pre-planning we endeavor to build a plan that suites you and your family concerns.. If you didn't have us help originally, then we have tools and skills we can use to help guide you trhough the probate process or "crisis mode" Medicaid Quilification.  Why?  Because Family Matters.

Rebekah Lorenz Taber practices in the Beaumont and Houston, Texas areas. She has her own firm and specializes in Estate Planning matters, with an emphasis on international issues. Rebekah loves helping clients achieve peace of mind through thorough, informed planning and always welcomes the opportunity to write and speak on Estate Planning topics. Rebekah enjoys spending her free time reading, trying new recipes out on her husband, and trolling craigslist for her next home project.

My practice focuses on advising individuals and families on how to protect and help their loved ones through proper estate planning. This often includes preparing wills, trusts and related documents, but also includes a review of clients’ financial situation and a discussion about their goals before and when they pass away. I also advise families after a loved one has passed away and can assist them through the probate process when one is necessary. I am a frequent speaker on topics involving estate planning, probates, and estate administration.. Through the years, I have been appointed by the court to many positions, including estate administrator, probate guardian ad litem, special representative, and special master. I currently serve as a Pro Tem Commissioner in the King County Superior Court’s Ex Parte and Probate Department. An essential part of my practice has involved community service, including working with clients at legal clinics and serving on boards helping children with disabilities and improving access to affordable healthcare.. I have also created and maintain the website , which is a resource for families and lawyers navigating the probate system in King County.

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.