Top Probate Lawyers in ZIP 98101 | 32 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: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC

401 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Business & Commercial, Civil , Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Probate, Probate, Probate, Probate

As a litigator and a trial attorney, Hans brings a wide breadth of experience.  Hans has successfully litigated both simple and complex trust and estate disputes, real property suits, catastrophic injury claims, major private and public construction claims, and a wide variety of commercial lawsuits.  Hans excels at presenting complex legal issues to his clients in a way that allows them to make decisions that support their objectives.. Hans enjoys building relationships with his clients and working collaboratively to craft case strategies as if each matter is going to trial, while striving to reach sensible and creative solutions to avoid litigation at every step.  All things being equal, the better prepared party in litigation is going to achieve the better result.  If it is not possible to settle your case by agreement, Hans will tirelessly prepare your case and put you in a superior position to prevail at trial or arbitration, and present your case in the most compelling way possible to a judge, jury, or arbitrator.

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts,Wills

1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

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

701 Pike Street One Convention Place , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Probate , Business, Business, Business, Business

Liv Wernecke is a shareholder with more than 30 years experience at Betts Patterson Mines, he heads the Estate Planning and Probate practice area and also is a member of the firm’s Business Transactions Practice Group.. Mr. Wernecke’s practice covers estate planning, succession planning for closely held business, real estate and investment entities, compensation and retirement arrangements, probate, trust creation and administration, individual, estate and entity taxation, guardianships, and certain aspects of international trade.. He was co-counsel of a successful Washington Supreme Court case upholding the application of the equal protection clause to state taxes and has lectured at Golden Gate University in taxation of S Corporations, partnerships and estates.

Firm: Ryan, Swanson and Cleveland, PLLC

Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

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

601 Union St Ste 3300 , Seattle , Washington 98101

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

Firm: Ryan, Swanson and Cleveland, PLLC

Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Immigration & Naturalization ,Probate ,Trusts

Firm: Ryan, Swanson and Cleveland, PLLC

Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation,Business ,Labor ,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal

701 Pike Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Debtor/Creditor Rights,Probate

Firm: Law Office of F. Andrekita Silva

1325 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Probate

WMAC Certified Mediator

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: Lane Powell

1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Wages/Commissions/Overtime, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Firm: Stokes Lawrence, PS

1420 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Probate

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

One Convention Place , Seattle , Washington 98101

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

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: Moen Law Offices, P.S.

1200 5th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

My practice is limited to estate administration and related estate litigation.  I accept appointments as a professional fiduciary for difficult estates or when the previous fiduciaries have been disqualified during the course of litigation within the estate.  I also serve as an expert witness in fiduciary litigation.

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: LeSourd & Patten, P.S.

One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

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