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Firm: A. Alene Anderson

6814 Greenwood Avenue North , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Adoption,Civil ,Civil Rights,Discrimination,Employment & Labor ,Estate Planning,Family ,Gay and Lesbian ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Trusts

701 Pike St. , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Main Street Law Group, PLLC

1001 4th Avenue, 44th Floor , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Chandra is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Texas School of Law.  Chandra first became interested in estate planning while watching family members struggle to manage the affairs of loved ones with dementia. That interest deepened when she served as a student attorney at UT's Elderlaw Clinic where she helped low income elderly people with their legal needs. After being admitted to the Texas bar in 1999, Chandra worked for a small firm where she gained experience in a wide range of litigation, tax, and transactional areas. The firm was a pioneer in establishing paternal inheritance rights for illegitimate children in Texas and also  handled other difficult contested probate cases involving will contests, fiduciary litigation, and other matters. It was this experience that gave Chandra her passion for helping families prepare successful estate plans. "I was tired of seeing so many people destroy their family relationships and spend all their money on attorney's fees, when in most cases a little advance planning could have avoided years of heartache and tens of thousands of dollars in wasted money," Chandra says.  Chandra is dedicated to helping you and your family avoid these tragedies by proactively creating a plan that preserves what you care about most—whether that is preserving a legacy for your minor children, protecting your spouse in her golden years, or even providing for the care of your pets.. Chandra's other passion is helping small businesses and nonprofits plan for success. "My Dad owned several small businesses and I know first-hand the struggles small business owners face. Too many feel priced out of the legal services market and don't get the advice they need until it is too late and they are already in trouble." Chandra works with clients to come up with affordable legal plans that get them the legal advice they need when it can do the most good—before there is a problem. Chandra particularly enjoys helping new businesses form and incorporate. "Starting a business is about more than filling out a form with the Secretary of State and never looking back. Many owners think the articles of incorporation are all they need to protect their business, when that is really just the beginning.". In her years in Texas, Chandra also worked as de facto in house counsel for Lawyer's Aid Service, Inc. (LAS), a company that has helped Texas lawyers form thousands of entities, such as corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and professional associations. Chandra represented LAS in a variety of legal and tax matters and litigation. She was the principal author of one of LAS's best-selling products, a Texas limited liability company record book trusted by hundreds of Texas attorneys.  She also revised their corporate and nonprofit record books to keep up with ever-changing federal and state laws. Chandra now brings these skills to her small business clients.. Chandra also helps small nonprofits develop corporate governance practices and policies and obtain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. "The IRS 1023 application can be very daunting. There are so many little details you have to get right. And the IRS is so backed up that an incomplete application can delay you from getting 501(c)(3) approval for months. I can guide your nonprofit through the process to an application that is complete the first time."Chandra moved to Seattle in 2010 and enjoys the beautiful Pacific Northwest and the break from the Texas heat. A long-time animal shelter volunteer and animal welfare advocate, Chandra can often be found volunteering when she isn't out walking or swimming her own two rescue dogs. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and volunteers at the King County Bar Association's Elderlaw Clinic and Nonprofit Assistance Center Clinic.  Chandra serves on the Board of Directors of the Washington Environmental Council. A closet nerd, Chandra also writes legal technology reviews for the TechnoLawyer family of newsletters.

Firm: Lakeview Law, PLLC

1001 4th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: STORLI LAW, PLLC

800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4000 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Business Formation, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate

Firm: National Purchasing Partners, LLC

17930 International Blvd , Seattle , Washington 98188

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Landlord & Tenant, Non-Profit Corporations, Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Wills, Contracts & Agreements, Contracts & Agreements, Contracts & Agreements

Firm: Isaacson and Wilson LLP

1200 5th Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Tax Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC

401 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Pierce Law Firm, PLLC

1224 SW 116th St , Seattle , Washington 98146

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

Firm: Kutscher Hereford Bertram Burkart PLLC

705 2nd Ave Ste 800 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

My practice focuses on estate planning, taxation, probate, trust administration, and trust and estate litigation matters. I enjoys working with a broad range of clients, from young families looking to secure their children’s future, to clients in need of sophisticated tax planning and litigation strategy.. I graduated from Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude, and earned my Masters of Law in Taxation from the University of Washington. While in law school, I studied global human rights advocacy at the Mandela Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand School of Law in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was a legal clerk to the Honorable Richard McDermott at the King County Superior Court.. I have served as the Young Lawyer Liaison for the Washington State Bar Association's Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, and am currently serving as the Section's Newsletter Editor, writing articles on noteworthy trust and estate issues, and am an ex officio member of its Executive Committee. I am currently serving as the chair of the WSBA Taxation Section’s Estate and Gift Tax Committee, and am a frequent author and lecturer on trust and estate topics.

2030 8th Ave , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Stokes Lawrence

1420 5th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate , Estate Planning, Mediation, Non-Profit Corporations, Probate , Tax Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Drawing on her thirty plus years’ experience as a practicing attorney, Ann advises clients regarding potential claims and disputes. She guides trustees, executors, and other fiduciaries who are dealing with difficult situations, such as murky trust documents and wills and challenging beneficiaries. She helps clients understand their duties and complete the administration process, seeking judicial rulings as necessary. Ann also represents beneficiaries, including individuals and charities, who seek or need assistance in protecting their rightful shares of trust and probate assets.. Over the years, Ann has brought and defended many will and trust contests and actions under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act.. As well as working with professional fiduciaries, Ann works with clients who have little or no experience with legal disputes. She helps clients understand their rights and duties, looks for cost-effective solutions, uses mediation when appropriate, and takes matters to hearing or trial. Ann brings an assertive, thoughtful, and experienced approach to this emotionally-charged area of litigation.. In addition, Ann assists clients with designing and implementing comprehensive plans to reduce state and federal estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer tax and the orderly transition of assets between generations. Ann also handles all aspects of probate and estate administration.. Ann is ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide as a Band 1 practitioner for Private Wealth Disputes - Washington.

Firm: Bryant Law PLLC

1420 5th Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Fairview Law Group, PS

500 Yale Avenue N , Seattle , Washington 98109

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

My husband (Warren Baker) and I have been practicing law together for over 10 years.  We have two young children and love traveling (with and without the children) and playing in the great outdoors.

Firm: Latterell Law

1037 NE 65th St , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union Street, Suite 2600 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C.

901 5th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Taxation - State & Federal, Tax, Tax, Tax

Amber Quintal is a member in the Business Department at Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC. Her practice focuses on federal, state and local taxation, estate planning and probate, and general business.Ms. Quintal received her B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Washington in 2001. In 2005, she received concurrent J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Washington Schools of Law and Business, and received an LL.M. in Taxation, also from the University of Washington School of Law, in 2006. During law school, Ms. Quintal served as a student attorney in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law, a graduate intern with King County Metro Accessible Services and was appointed as a teaching assistant in graduate courses on corporate governance as well as computer programming and technology. Ms. Quintal was the 2005-2006 recipient of the Washington State Bar Association Tax Section Scholarship. Ms. Quintal is a part - time lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law teaching Federal Tax Research and Writing. She also teaches Federal Tax Research and Decision Making in the Master of Tax program at Golden Gate University.Ms. Quintal's professional memberships include the Washington State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. She serves as President of the WSBA Tax Section and on the Tax Council.  Ms. Quintal is a former American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Fellow (2010-2012) and now holds leadership poisons in the Section. She has also been named a 2010, 2012-2014 Rising Star (Tax) by Washington Law and Politics.

Firm: Stokes Lawrence, P.S.

1420 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Probate, Trusts

Alison is an experienced trust and estate attorney who focuses her practice in trust and estate litigation. With a legal career spanning over 20 years and a background in tax, Alison brings a unique perspective to her practice that enables her to navigate the complexities that arise in matters where personal and financial issues are deeply intertwined.. Alison is known for her strategic, compassionate advocacy, and she has successfully represented clients in a wide range of trust and estate disputes, including will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, financial exploitation, and other matters brought under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA) and the Vulnerable Adult Protection Act. Her dedicated approach to her client’s needs is matched by her fierce representation in court, ensuring that her client’s interests are fully protected. Alison also appreciates the value of avoiding litigation where appropriate. A key component of her practice is to advise and represent clients who seek alternatives to litigation, such as mediation, and she strives to find creative solutions to help her clients achieve their goals while minimizing the emotional and financial toll of the legal process.. Alison received her Juris Doctorate degree in 2002 from American University, where she graduated magna cum laude. After spending the first decade of her legal career practicing criminal defense at Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons in Seattle, Washington, she earned her LL.M. in taxation from the University of Washington School of Law. Since 2013, Alison has focused her work solely in the area of trusts and estates.. Outside of her legal practice, Alison is an active member of the Seattle community. She is a past president and past board member of the QLAW Association and is a contributing editor to the Real Property Probate and Trust Newsletter published by WSBA. She also speaks regularly on trust and estate topics at legal conferences and continuing legal education seminars.Alison was born and raised in Oklahoma and is proud to be an enrolled member of the Osage Nation.

Firm: Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC

5500 Columbia Center , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Retirement Benefits, Taxation - State & Federal

Firm: CIRRUS LAW PLLC

309 S. Cloverdale , Seattle , Washington 98108

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Christopher Yoson represents individuals with complex federal and state tax matters involving estate and trust planning, advanced wealth transfer, probate, estate and trust litigation, life insurance transactions and the drafting and negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial marital agreements.. Christopher also represents closely-held businesses with tax-efficient structuring, business succession, shareholder agreements (including "buy/sell" agreements), corporate governance and contracts, asset and stock sales and executive benefits (including nonqualified deferred compensation under IRC 409A and split-dollar life insurance arrangements).