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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.

Andrew provides sophisticated estate, gift, generation skipping, and other tax-optimized wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning, trust administration, as well as customized “family office” solutions to high-net worth individuals, families, and private businesses across the Pacific Northwest. He serves as outside general counsel to many private businesses, guiding legal strategy for significant and complex matters associated with the business and legal affairs of businesses and their owners, including corporate, limited liability company, real estate, and employment work.. In his multi-disciplinary practice, Andrew advises on a variety of business matters, including purchases and sales of businesses and ongoing corporate and employment law issues. His real estate practice regularly includes residential and commercial property transactions for many millions of dollars, as well as complex commercial leasing.. Overall, Andrew is recognized and appreciated by his clients for providing high value, strategic and discreet solutions while rendering extraordinary client service on highly confidential matters important to his clients’ interests.

I enjoy Estate Planning because it is an area of law in which I can help clients solve problems before they occur, instead of helping them pick up the pieces in an already frustrating situation. The nature of estate planning also makes it possible for me to really get to know my clients and form a relationship of trust. Taking the time to learn about my clients' values, families, and circumstances helps me design an estate plan that will give them a sense of peace. I also do probates, because I love to help people at critical junctures in their lives, such as following the death of a loved one.

It may be impossible to know exactly what life has in store for you, but it is possible to plan and prepare so your assets and the ones you love most are protected. Proper Estate Planning is about making sure the life and legacy you’ve built – and the future you’ve planned – has some measure of protection from the numerous circumstances none of us can control.. Attorney Politakis serves his community by educating, empowering, and advocating for individuals and their loved ones who want to create a meaningful life and legacy. He believes that everyone deserves quality Estate Planning, no matter the size of the estate. To achieve this goal, his clients deal directly with him, not a team of paralegals or assistants like other law firms. He will be your point of contact every step of the way.

Before beginning his private practice, Attorney Girum Tesfaye spent several years working with federal regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He is now a founding partner at Tesfaye Law, where he assists clients with immigration, family law, and a variety of other issues. He has been named in the Top 40 Under 40 for Virginia by the National Trial Lawyers, in the Top 100 by the National Black Lawyers, and in the 10 Best Immigration Attorneys for Virginia by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. He is currently a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Alexandria Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.

For over a decade I have had the privilege of being trusted to create estate plans that reflect specific goals and values my clients have worked a lifetime to create. Whether your focus is on charitable giving, tax optimization, or ensuring the well-being of your loved ones, I am here to provide guidance and support every step of the way.. With extensive experience in estate planning, including charitable gift planning, tax-exempt entity establishment, and navigating complex tax laws, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. From drafting wills and trusts to offering counsel on lifetime and post-mortem tax planning strategies, I am equipped to address all aspects of your estate planning needs.. Moreover, my dedication extends beyond client work to include active involvement with nonprofit organizations, where I share insights on how charitable giving can serve as a tax-efficient strategy. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals like yourself make informed decisions that align with both your financial objectives and philanthropic values.. On a personal note, outside of my professional endeavors, I find joy in spending time with my daughter, who continually inspires me with her boundless curiosity and zest for life.. I would be honored to have the opportunity to partner with you in safeguarding your legacy.

I became a lawyer to help people. My legal services are heart centered, direct & honest, flat rate and about the relationship not the billable hour or the transaction. Any individual or family I work with is for life - as your Trusted Advisor, ensuring that the custom plan we create for you works when you need it most.. I work with families, individuals and small business owners to ensure that they have a plan in place for death and incapacity. I make sure that the custom plan we create will work for you when you need it most, and keeps your loved ones left behind out of conflict and court so they have space to grieve instead of having to deal with a beaurocratic mess.. Having a trust or a will is not just for the rich, it is not something you should wait until you are old to do.  Every single adult individual or family with minor children, no matter how modest their means or age, needs a plan in place to ensure that if they die things are taken care of for the loved ones they leave behind. If you think planning is too hard, too expensive or just too confusing, I encourage you to book a free consultation call with me and we can discuss your options. The consultation is complimentary, the planning will be priceless.. To get started reach out and book a 15 minute Discovery Call with my staff today.  We will review the process with you. There is no obligation to plan but the complimenatary planning session will help you get more organized financially and asset wise than ever before.  And you will know at the end of our Life & Legacy planning session what the default plan is for you or your family so you can choose to plan with all the information you need.. If you think time or finances will be an obstacle to planning, think again - my flat rate services make estate planning affordable and I offer monthly payment plans and sliding fees for those who may not otherwise be able to afford my services.. No question is a bad question and it my responsibility to my client to look at the entire situation and give advise from both a legal and compassionate human perspective. I have done a good job if my client is educated and empowered as a result of our interaction.. I offer comprehesive business creation, maintenance and strategic advisor services. Business law is not just about forming the right entity, checking a box and moving on - but looking at the holistic picture of the business, its goals, and using my outlook as an attorney and consultant to be a trusted advisor, to prevent troubles before they are encountered. I ensure all of my clients have essential foundations of their business in place for legal, insurance, finance and taxes.. I offer estate planning for individuals, families with minor children, working class families, and beyond. Planning for after you are gone is some of the most important planning you can do for your loved ones. It is never too early to plan for your death, but it can always be too late. All my planning services are  flat rate and scale from economical to an investment in protecting your families wealth.. When I am not advising clients I teach personal development through spiritual means and meditation, I write bookson gratitude and how and why to estate plan, gratitude journals, poetry and memoir, I photograph the world around me, practice Buddhism, and I am a spiritual Guide in the Lineage of King Salomon, meditation facilitator, and I coach individuals on many aspects of leading a joyful empowered life using metaphysical and secular tools to cultivate abundance. I try to smile and have gratitude for this life every day.  I look forward to talking to you.

Jerimy Kirschner is the owner and managing partner of Kirschner Rychlick PLLC serving clients in and around Bellevue, WA. He has been in practice since 2010 and opened his own practice in 2015. Mr. Kirschner has achieved excellent results for his clients in the areas of business disputes, elder law, estate planning, probate, real estate law, tax planning, personal injury, and other civil litigation.With every decision in any legal matter, Mr. Kirschner focuses on maximizing value to the client while communicating the pros and cons of each decision. He lays out the tools available for solving problems and helps clients select the most effective and cost-efficient ones needed to achieve their goals.Mr. Kirschner is a seasoned litigator who has litigated complex matters involving multi-million dollar issues. He has litigated in both state and federal courts.

I am an estate planning professional in the Seattle area. I have focused my legal career on helping clients navigate the complexities of tax-efficient planning, the administration of estates and trusts, and succession planning for closely-held family businesses.

Washington native with over 30 years experience in real estate purchase and sales, re-finance, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Healthcare Directives and Name Changes. Quick turn around time. Client communication paramount. Weekend service available. Now offering remote and on-line legal services for all areas.

John M. Terpin obtained his Juris Doctorate from Boston College Law School in 2006 and is a member of the bar of the State of Washington. Terpin Law, PLLC was founded in 2015 to better assist individuals and families navigate our complex legal immigration system. Terpin Law, PLLC currently continues to assist people as a full-service Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Firm.

Denelle’s practice includes estate planning, trusts, and probate. As a graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University, she particularly enjoys helping Puget Sound-area families plan for their future.. After law school, Denelle provided legal counsel to bioethicists and global health researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. This included legal and contract support for HIV vaccine trials across Africa. She applies these experiences with complex contract drafting and negotiations to her estate planning practice, ensuring quality while also taking time to explain the options for each client’s individual needs. Clients appreciate her warmth, intelligence, and attention to detail.

Because I gained more than fifteen years of valuable experience as an engineer, business owner , and real estate professional prior to beginning the practice of law, I tend to have a more cleaer understanding of the legal issues my clients ask me to assist them with. Having faced many of these issues myself in my life prior to becoming an attorney, I have a unique understanding of what my clients are facing which most other attorneys simply don’t have.. I am a partner in law firm which represents small businesses and individuals in transactional real estate matters, transactional business matters, business/real estate and civil litigation, contracts, technology law, intellectual property law, construction litigation, and personal finance matters such as bankruptcy and estate planning. I am licensed and practice in all courts in Washington State and California and we have offices conveniently located to serve clients in and aroud King County, Washington and Los Angeles & Orange, County California.. Our primary goal is to listen and understand the issues our clients are facing and to work diligently to achieve a favorable outcome for them. Partners and attorneys in our law firm have years of experience handling the wide variety of legal issues many of us are forced to confront from time to time. Together, we can find ways to attack the legal issues you may be facing and to find ways to avoid ever having to confront these legal issues in the first place.

Geoffrey H. Garrett served full careers as a pilot in the United States Air Force Reserve, where he was an Instructor Aircraft Commander on the Lockheed C-141, and at United Airlines, where he achieved the rank of Boeing 747-400 captain in the international operation.  He served as the vice-chairman of the Official Creditors' Committee in the major bankruptcy of United Airlines and was named Seattle Captain of the Year in 2005.  He wrote a major study of airline code sharing for the Air Line Pilots Association.. While flying, Geoff was also engaged in the full-time practice of law.  He began his legal career in 1980 as a commercial litigator in California.  In 1988, when he moved with his family to Seattle, he converted his practice to estate planning and settlement of decedents' estates.  He has also practiced in bankruptcy, small business formation and governance, special needs planning, veteran's benefits, and elder law.  His practice is now limited to estate planning, probate, and trust administration.. Mr. Garrett is also a financial advisor and coach.. Geoff and Sabina have been married since college in 1970.  They have three adult children, including a daughter with special needs, for whom Geoff serves as guardian.  He enjoys golf, bicycling, reading and political cartooning.