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I am a sole proprietor and pride myself on paying ALOT of attention to client situations and circumstances. I prepare the legal instruments (wills, trusts and powers of attorney) and can prepare appropriate tax returns (federal and state) to report income, estates, gifts and inheritances. If necessary, I will also defend the returns before federal and state authorities, although we have not had much compliance activity. Indeed, we have not had an inheritance tax return audited since 1987.

Rated AV Preeminent for Twenty Five Years by Matindale- Hubbell.  Highest possible. Peer Review Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.

I graduated from Brigham Young University, receiving my J.D.,cum laude, in 1985 and my B.A. in American Studies in 1982. Afterward I began clerkingfor the Honorable Ricardo Hinojosa, United States District Judge,Southern District of Texas.. I grew up in Washington, and after completing my education and some work experience out of state, I returned to the Seattle area in 1987. I first worked as an associate attorney at the law firms of Karr TuttleCampbell (1987 - 1991) and Short Cressman and Burgess (1991 - 1992). Then, in 1993, I opened my own law office where I practiced for twelve 2005, I joined forces with Jacob Menashe to form Hickman Menashe,P.S.. I am a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the WashingtonState Bar Association and a member of Washington State's chapter of theNational Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. I speak regularly tocommunity and service groups, such as the United Way, helping toeducate people about estate planning, special needs trusts and otherlegal issues.. I am active in my church and community, where I frequently work with theBoy Scouts of America. I enjoy spending time with my wife and twosons.

John has practiced in the Seattle area for 17 years.  After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington, he obtained his juris doctor from Seattle University School of Law where he was an Associate Editor of the Law Review, the school’s law journal.  Prior to forming Hugg & Associates, John assisted clients with numerous business transactions, estate planning, contractual matters, real estate and bankruptcy issues while he was associated with Seattle area law firms.. John is active in the Bothell community where he is a member of the Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce and currently co-chairs the Chamber’s Senior Resource Committee.  He is also a frequent speaker on the topics of estate planning and probate.. John serves clients within the areas of King, Snohomish and outlying counties; including Seattle, Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, Kenmore, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond, Lynnwood, Everett, Mill Creek, Edmonds, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Monroe, Snohomish, Mountlake Terrace, Bellingham, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island and West Seattle.. Education. Bar Admissions. Court Admissions. Memberships