Estate Planning lawyers in Washington Linda Lysne to Mark Rising

Firm: Vandeberg Johnson and Gandara, LLP

33530 1st Way South Ste 102 , Federal Way , Washington 98003

Practice Areas: Elder , Estate Planning, Medicare and Medicaid, Probate , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Linda is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and has worked in both private and public accounting, including two years in the tax department of a “Big Eight” public accounting firm. She obtained her undergraduate degree in accounting from Western Washington University and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (Seattle University).. Linda is a caring, conscientious and compassionate attorney, with the ideal combination of professional endeavors and personal attributes to work with clients regarding their estate planning and administration matters. During those often difficult times of dealing with end of life issues, or helping to administer the estate of a loved one, Linda’s gentle spirit, yet tenacious and detailed approach adds a personal element that helps to put her clients at ease. Linda’s focus is on attempting to keep peace in the family rather than a sole focus on the assets during an oft very emotionally challenging time. Linda views the documents she drafts as something that should be as flexible and detailed as possible, since life is often uncertain. The planning we do today is a legacy we leave for our future generations and should provide an efficient transition of estate assets.. Linda Lysne is a current member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and has been a long time member of the Professional Advisory Board of the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, and Tacoma Community College Paralegal Advisory Committee, and of the Health Care Providers Council and South Sound Planned Giving Council and the Real Property, Probate, and Trust and Elder Law Sections. She has spoken to groups of lawyers, accountants, certified financial planners and various other professional and interest groups, as well as to the general public. Ms. Lysne’s practice emphasizes estate planning, including trusts, probate administration, Medicaid planning, elder law, business and taxation associated with these areas of law.

2223 112th Ave NE , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

The only thing that really matters is who you love. After thirty years as an estate planning and probate attorney, that’s one thing that I know for sure! Yes, we’ll ask you about the money, the tax planning, the way your retirement and life insurance are designated, who gets your jewelry and shop equipment. But we always circle back to the issue of why those things are important. Who do you love, and how should they be cared for if when you are gone? What is the best tax advantaged way to care for those people?. Everybody has a Will. The state legislature wrote one for you. It’s called the Intestacy Statute. The state’s Will everywhere in the US gives money to youngsters when they turn 18. The State’s Will won’t give money to charities. It might provide for your parents, but maybe not. The State has to presume that you didn’t trust anyone to handle your affairs without being supervised, because if you had trusted someone, you would have told us. The result is that if you don’t have a Will, the Courts will supervise every move that your Executor makes. The Executor can’t sell the house without the Court reviewing all the offers. She can’t clean out your home or have a garage sale without an order from the Court.. Our goal is to help you identify your wishes, and then draft documents that capture your heart, planning in a way that gives you the best estate tax planning, maximizing your gifts.. We are located in the heart of Bellevue, WA and our office is easily accessible to King County areas of Seattle, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Renton, Issaquah, Bothell, Mill Creek and Redmond.. Madeline Gauthier is a graduate of Gonzaga University Law School and the University of Florida's Graduate Tax Program. She is formerly an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. Her private practice opened in Bellevue, WA in 1992, where she has specialized in estate planning, probate and the tax complications of both of those areas.. Memberships include the East King County Estate Planning Council (formerly a board member), the East King County Bar Association (previously a board member), the King County Bar Association, and the East King County Bar Probate, and Estate Section (currently chair).

Firm: Mark K. Plunkett-Attorney at Law, PLLC

Suite 228 - The AREIS Bldg , Seattle , Washington 98102

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Practicing for 20 years in the greater Seattle area, Mr. Plunkett has handled thousands of real estate and business transactions covering the full spectrum of property transfer issues. Services provided by the firm include the drafting of wills and trust documents, planning for future incapacity or death, minimizing asset exposure to creditors, evaluating the strategic role of life, disability and long term care insurance in business and estate planning

4500 9th Ave NE , Seattle , Washington 98105

Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Power Of Attorney, Trusts, Wills

Firm: Peninsula Law Firm PLLC

PO Box 59, , Port Hadlock , Washington 98339

Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Personal Injury

Firm: Marie White Attorney At Law

415 SW 152nd St , Burien , Washington 98166

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Estate Planning, Probate , Trusts, Wills, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

My practice focuses on family law, estate planning and probate.  I also provide support and information to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer to navigate through the process of solving their family law problems.  These services are limited to family law matters in King County Superior Court, at both the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent and the downtown Seattle courthouse.  I offer paralegal support and attorney support services.

Firm: Margaret Esola, Attorney at Law

3226 Rosedale Street , Gig Harbor , Washington 98335

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Adams & Duncan, Inc., P.S.

3128 Colby Ave. , Everett , Washington 98201

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

As a woman and as a member of the LGBT community, I believe all people should be treated fairly and equally regardless of minority status, and understand the unique issues facing members of the LGBT community.  I have a passion for Juvenile Law and over five years experience in both delinquency and dependency proceedings.. In 2012 I worked for the Washington United for Marriage campaign, successfully defending Washington State’s Marriage Equality law at the ballot box.  While I am excited about winning this crucial civil right, I recognize we still have work to do to achieve equality.. I presented at the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association’s annual Juvenile Law seminar in 2009 and 2011 and my run for the Oregon State Senate was fueled by my dissatisfaction with the juvenile and criminal justice systems.. As your lawyer I will work hard to find the strategy or legal issue that has the potential to help you with your case.  I pride myself on persuasive and creative arguments even in cases where the law doesn’t seem to support my client’s position.. I look forward to working with you to resolve your legal case.

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts,Wills

Firm: View Ridge Family Law

3418 NE 65th ST, Suite A , Seattle , Washington 98115

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I enjoy helping clients solve problems and create a fresh chapter in their lives.

Firm: Llewellyn & Shafer, PLLC

4847 California Ave SW , Seattle , Washington 98116

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: ELG Estate Planning

711 W Indiana Avenue , Spokane , Washington 99205

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Lynn St. Louis is an Elder Law Attorney, providing legal counsel on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Long-Term Care.  Lynn's practice offers life care planning services to assist clients and their loved ones through the myriad of legal and social issues in order to find, keep, and pay for quality long-term care. Through implementation of Medicaid Asset Preservation Strategies®, families can preserve substantial assets and obtain Medicaid long-term care benefits.. As an Elder Law Attorney, Lynn seeks to honor and protect seniors' autonomy and wishes through life planning documents such as Durable Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives (Living Wills). Through Wills and other estate planning services, Lynn provides clients with peace of mind, knowing that their wishes will be carried out and their estates will not be unnecessarily depleted.. Lynn is a 1985 graduate of the University of Washington School of Law. She moved to Spokane in 2006 and is currently listed in Washington’s Top Lawyers. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and its Elder Law Section, the Spokane County Bar and the Spokane Estate Planning Council, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), is a Past President of the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (WAELA), and was honored as the 2008 Member of the Year of the Washington Chapter of NAELA for outstanding achievement. Lynn is currently a director on the board of WAELA. She is also AV rated, meaning she is one of only 5% of women lawyers to be selected for the Bar Registry of Pre-Eminent Women Lawyers.

Firm: Legal State of Mind

114 W. Magnolia , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate, DUI & DWI, Guardianship

I grew up in the small town of Conway, Washington creating strong bonds with the area and people.  After receiving my transfer degree from Skagit Valley College, I attended Western Washington University and double majored in Political Science and Psychology.  It has been my longstanding view that a lot of the people that should become lawyers tend to shy away from the field. Coming from a less traditional background as a Commercial Fisherman, I decided to pursue law as a profession and attended Pace Law School in White Plains, New York. It has always been my goal to represent common people, rather than large corporations.  In addition, I prefer being a solo attorney where I can directly interact with my clients, and you can be assured your case will not get passed to someone less qualified.

Firm: Joner Law PLLC

315 N Parkway Avenue , Battle Ground , Washington 98604

Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Land Use & Zoning, Probate, Contracts

As a business and estate planning lawyer, Loren has an eye on the finishing line on a daily basis. He works hand-in-hand with his clients, helping them define their goals, establish the tools to measure and adjust their goals and then maintain the accountability to see those goals come to fruition. “It’s not simply about getting the appropriate words into the correct documents.” Loren says. “It’s really about helping people understand that they can control their legal issues rather than allowing their legal issues to control them. The first step for most clients in this process is to develop a clear and specific plan for the future so that they can proactively take the steps to get where they want to be.”. Loren has seen the value of solid business planning throughout his entire life. His family, which has lived in Clark County for several generations, has been an integral part of the local business community in Battle Ground since the 1940s. This heritage has shaped Loren’s perspective on the trials and tribulations of business ownership and has developed a keen awareness of the importance of long-term planning. It also inspires him and his wife to pass this heritage on to the next generation by providing their four kids with the tools necessary to allow them the greatest opportunity to become future leaders in the community.

1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate

Firm: Helsell Fetterman

1001 Fourth Avenue   4200 , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Divorce,Estate Planning,Family ,Probate

Firm: State Of Washington, Attorney General

800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts, Wills, Energy & Utilities, Energy & Utilities, Energy & Utilities, Energy & Utilities

After being in private practice for 6.5 years, Lisa W. Gafken has returned to the Washington Attorney General's Office, where she began her career in 2001. Her initial assignment with the AGO was with the Utilities and Transportation Commission Division, where she spent four years representing Commission Staff in rate proceedings, telecom proceedings, and compliance proceedings.  In addition, Ms. Gafken represented the Commission in court proceedings to enforce Commission orders. She left the AGO in 2005 to enter private practice.  During her time in private practice, Ms. Gafken focused on litigating trust and estate matters under TEDRA, protecting vulnerable adults under Chapter 74.34 RCW, and representing clients in both contested and uncontested probate and guardianship matters. She began as an associate attorney, and then opened a law firm with a partner.. Ms. Gafken returned to the AGO in April 2012, and now serves as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Counsel Section, where she represents customers of investor-owned utilities in proceedings before the Utilities and Transportation Commission.. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.  Ms. Gafken served as a board member of MAMA Seattle, the Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle, from 2008 to 2014. In addition, she was a founding member of the Lawyers Fostering Independence team, a group of lawyers offering legal assistance to foster children aging out of the foster care system, and she served as a board member for a nonprofit child care center.. Ms. Gafken obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Politics and Government (political science) from the University of Puget Sound.  She graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2001.

Firm: Ellis Law, LLC

40 Lake Bellevue DR, Ste. 100 , Bellevue , Washington 98005

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Immigration & Naturalization , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Review:  "Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Lisa Ellis of Ellis Law. Her expertise in knowing and applying the most current laws and regulations regarding estate planning and execution was apparent, and highly appreciated. We highly recommend Lisa Ellis of Ellis Law.". Lisa Ellis is an Elder Law attorney focusing her practice on estate planning, guardianship, long-term planning, and probate. She provides estate planning services to clients of all ages and specialized planning services to older adults.  Lisa assists clients with Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid, Alzheimer/Dementia planning and establishing Guardianships, Conservatorships and other protective arrangements for adults.. Lisa was admitted to the Washington bar in 2000.  She clerked for the Honorable Robert H. Whaley at the U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington and was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice Honor’s Program and worked as an attorney advisor.  Following her clerkship, she was an associate with a downtown Seattle law firm during which time she was selected as a Rising Star in 2011 by Washington Super Lawyers.  She founded Ellis Law, LLC in 2013 and was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2023 and 2024.. Lisa received her B.A.degree from Whitman College and her J.D. from the University of Oregon where she was an executive editor of The Oregon Law Review.  She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Elder Law section of the Washington Bar Association.

1359 Columbia Park Trl , Richland , Washington 99352

Practice Areas: Child Support, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Guardianship

Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

800 5th Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Real Estate , Business, Business, Business, Business