Top Estate Planning Lawyers in ZIP 98101 | 51 available

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: Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union St , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Cairn Law, PLLC

1325 Fourth Ave Suite 940 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

1218 3rd Ave Ste 2307 , Seattle , Washington 98101

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

Firm: Lane Powell

1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union St Ste 2600 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

George specializes in business law, tax and estate planning.  He graduated with honors from the University of Washington where he also received his law degree and an MBA (finance/accounting).  George serves as general legal counsel to hundreds of private and family companies and also serves as estate planning counsel to the owners of virtually all of these businesses. In addition, George acts as estate planning counsel to senior and other executives of publicly held corporations and their families. Finally, George handles the estate administration for many clients, including assuring that advanced estate plans and trusts are properly implemented.  His practice includes formation, operation and liquidation of businesses, business sales, and estate planning/probate for large estates.  George has often taught for the Washington Bar and at the UW School of Law, and received the Outstanding Faculty Award from Golden Gate Graduate School of Taxation.  His broad experience and attentive client service – combined with the effective use of technology – are foundational to his well-respected and successful law practice.

Firm: Amicus Law Group, PC

1325 4th Avenue, Suite 940 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Modern Family Law

1700 7th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Donica Ramsey is a dedicated attorney with a passion for helping clients navigate challenging legal matters. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Donica grew up moving frequently as her father served in the U.S. Army. She earned her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s University in San Antonio in 2018 before relocating to Seattle to attend Seattle University School of Law. She graduated with her J.D. in 2021.. While still in law school, Donica gained hands-on legal experience working as a Rule 9 Legal Intern for a solo practitioner in Port Angeles, Washington. After graduating, she continued in a full-time role at the firm and, upon passing the Washington State Bar in 2022, became an attorney focusing on Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Law. Recognizing a growing need for family law attorneys in the region, she expanded her practice in December 2022 to include family law. She quickly developed a reputation for her skill in handling family law matters and found deep fulfillment in guiding clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.. Beyond her private practice, Donica has demonstrated her commitment to serving underrepresented communities. She contracted with a nonprofit to provide legal services to Native American tribal members who were survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensuring access to critical legal representation at a reduced rate.. Donica is known for her compassionate yet strategic approach to legal advocacy. She prioritizes understanding her clients’ needs, helping them navigate legal complexities, and fiercely advocating on their behalf when necessary.

Firm: Betts, Patterson and Mines, P.S.

One Convention Place , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Estate Planning,Probate

Firm: Somers Tamblyn Isenhour Bleck

701 Pike St Ste 1510 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law

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.

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: Lane Powell

1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate , Estate Planning, International & Trade, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Firm: Eisenhower & Carlson, PLLC

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law, Elder Law

601 Union St Ste 2600 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Estate Planning, Probate , Tax Planning, Trusts, Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate

I have been practicing law in Seattle since graduating with honors from Seattle University School of Law in 1998.  My practice focuses primarily on estate and tax planning, probate, trust and estate litigation, trust administration, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements and succession planning and business transactions.  I also co-founded and partnered a local tax, business and estate planning firm in Seattle.. Over the years, I have represented a wide range of trust, estate and probate clients, working to assist them in their personal and tax planning needs.  Additionally, I have represented beneficiaries, personal representatives and trustees in estate litigation, both in defending fiduciaries and in bringing actions against fiduciaries.. As a member of the editorial board for the Real Property, Probate and Trust section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), I have written articles and presented materials on topics ranging from tax filing to nontraditional family estate planning.  I am a member of the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and a member of the Tax Section fo the WSBA.. Prior to attending law school, I spent over eight years as a stockborker, regional sales manager and vice-president of a local brokerage firm.  My background gives me an understanding in financial and economic issues, as well as hands-on experience in dealing with the personal planning needs of individual clients.

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.

701 Pike St. , Seattle , Washington 98101

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: Jonathan L. Bowman, Attorney at Law, P.S.

500 Union St , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Jonathan L. Bowman is the managing partner of Jonathan L. Bowman, Attorney at Law, PS; a Seattle, WA law firm which focuses on Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Real Estate Law, Business Law and Marital & Domestic Relations matters. Mr. Bowman is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law and has been a member of the Washington State Bar Association since November 19, 1993. Mr. Bowman guest lectures for various groups and organizations, including the Washington State Bar Association and the King County Bar Association on Domestic Relations matters. Mr. Bowman has served on many local non-profit boards, including volunteering as a director, officer, executive committee member and president of the Greater Seattle Business Association; as director(s) of the Women's Funding Alliance and of the Greater Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce; and on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for Flying House Productions. For many years Mr. Bowman and his firm have supported same sex marriage, and in 2013 and 2015, was asked to sign on two Supreme Court of the United States Amicus Curiae Briefs, which ended in favorable decisions of same sex marriages.. Mr. Bowman believes that a balance of work, family, friends, and giving back to one's community is essential to his firm's success and the success of others.