Estate Planning lawyers in Washington Carrie Blodgett to Christopher Crago

Firm: Walker Heye & Meehan, PLLC

1333 Columbia Park Trail , Richland , Washington 99352 Zip code: 99352

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Curran Law Firm P.S.

555 West Smith Street , Kent , Washington 98035 Zip code: 98035

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

My practice focuses on advising individuals and families on how to protect and help their loved ones through proper estate planning. This often includes preparing wills, trusts and related documents, but also includes a review of clients’ financial situation and a discussion about their goals before and when they pass away. I also advise families after a loved one has passed away and can assist them through the probate process when one is necessary. I am a frequent speaker on topics involving estate planning, probates, and estate administration.. Through the years, I have been appointed by the court to many positions, including estate administrator, probate guardian ad litem, special representative, and special master. I currently serve as a Pro Tem Commissioner in the King County Superior Court’s Ex Parte and Probate Department. An essential part of my practice has involved community service, including working with clients at legal clinics and serving on boards helping children with disabilities and improving access to affordable healthcare.. I have also created and maintain the website , which is a resource for families and lawyers navigating the probate system in King County.

Firm: Lehman Law Group PLLC

400 112th Ave NE , Bellevue , Washington 98004 Zip code: 98004

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I provide counsel to small businesses owners in an array of matters that include Business Formation, Contract negotiations, Complex commercial transactions, Intellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets) and Commercial litigation. In addition, I assist individuals and families as they navigate through the often complex and emotional process of Estate Planning and Probate law; and advise local area talent in the field of media law relating to Copyright and Right of Publicity.. As a near life-long resident of the the Pacific Northwest, I am an avid fly-fisherman, rock climber and devoted Husky fan. I also enjoy golf and travel. Thank you for visiting my site and I look forward to assisting you.

Firm: Law Office of Charles Cathey, PLLC

Po Box 1444 , Eastsound , Washington 98245 Zip code: 98245

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Prime Legal

16400 Southcenter Pkwy , Tukwila , Washington 98188 Zip code: 98188

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Lakeview Law, PLLC

1001 4th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154 Zip code: 98154

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Northern Trust

1301 2nd Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101 Zip code: 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Main Street Law Group, PLLC

1001 4th Avenue, 44th Floor , Seattle , Washington 98154 Zip code: 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: Gourley Law Group

1002 10th Street , Snohomish , Washington 98291 Zip code: 98291

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Winston & Cashatt Lawyers

601 W. Riverside , Spokane , Washington 99201 Zip code: 99201

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Catherine Kardong joined Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers in 2019 and became a partner at the firm in 2022. She focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, and guardianships. She is passionate about supporting her clients and ensuring they fully understand their estate plans or the court proceedings they are involved in.. Catherine graduated first in her class from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2013 and began her legal career at the Washington State Supreme Court, where she clerked for the late Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary E. Fairhurst. She was then selected as an honors candidate at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and spent two years in Olympia representing areas within the Department of Social and Health Services that serve the aging and disabled populations of Washington. Catherine and her family relocated to Spokane where she continued on with the Attorney General’s Office and began representing various institutions of higher education, most recently acting as lead counsel for Eastern Washington University. Catherine is originally from Spokane, having graduated from Lewis and Clark High School before venturing to the east coast to earn her undergraduate degree from Boston College. During law school, she was a Thomas More Scholar and a member of the Gonzaga Law Review. She was admitted into practice in Washington in January of 2014 and Idaho in 2019.

Firm: Chris Crago

400 S. Jefferson Street , Spokane , Washington 99204 Zip code: 99204

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Chris Crago is a probate, estate planning, and corporate attorney with an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Washington.  He has significant experience providing tax, transaction, consulting and planning services for large Fortune 500 corporations, large estates, financial institutions, closely-held businesses, domestic partnerships and individuals.  His practice includes estate planning, trust and estate litigation, tax controversy audit defense and litigation, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring of domestic and international business operations and ownership. Mr. Crago is admitted to practice in Washington and the United States Tax Court.. Mr. Crago is an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University School of Law, teaching courses in both legal research and writing (transactional drafting) and the taxation of gifts and estates.  Mr. Crago is also co-coach of the Gonzaga University School of Law Moot Court Tax Team.  Recent speaking engagements for Mr. Crago include, trust and estate planning issues, legislative tax updates, and business planning.. Prior to starting his own firm, Chris worked as a tax controversy specialist with Deloitte Tax LLP in San Francisco, California, and a business and estate planning attorney with Winston & Cashatt and Paine Hamblen in Spokane, Washington.  In addition, Chris has experience working for major production studios and talent agencies in the entertainment industry in the areas of feature film production and creative development for feature films and television, and the representation of actors, writers, and directors.

2847 NW Kitsap Pl , Silverdale , Washington 98383 Zip code: 98383

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Canorro Law Offices PLLC

2215 Crestline Blvd Nw , Olympia , Washington 98502 Zip code: 98502

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

925 4th Ave Ste 2900 , Seattle , Washington 98104 Zip code: 98104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

1524 Alaskan Way Ste 200 , Seattle , Washington 98101 Zip code: 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Law Offices of Charles H. VanGorder, P.C.

Elm Street , Bellingham , Washington 98227 Zip code: 98227

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Charles O. Shoemaker Jr.

853   704 1/2 E Edison  98944 , Sunnyside , Washington 98944 Zip code: 98944

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

1420 5th Ave Ste 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98101 Zip code: 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Cowan Moore Stam & Luke P.S.

503 Knight Street   A , Richland , Washington 99352 Zip code: 99352

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

5615 18th Ave SW , Seattle , Washington 98106 Zip code: 98106

Practice Areas: Estate Planning