Estate Planning lawyers in Washington David Myers to Douglas Elston

3208 50th Street Ct , Gig Harbor , Washington 98335

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I focus my practice on estate planning for any stage of life, whether you've just had your first child or you have more grandchildren than you know what to do with.  It's called estate planning because it's more than just putting your name on a sheet of paper; it's about creating a plan that fits your life and accounts for your needs and desires.. website:. email:

Firm: Three60 Law Group PLLC

915 118th Ave SE , Bellevue , Washington 98005

Practice Areas: Adoption, Civil , Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate , Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

800 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Estate Planning,Probate

Firm: Eslinger Law Office, PLLC

2200 112th Ave NE , Bellevue , Washington 98004

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: John Kenney & Associates, PLLC

17791 Fjord Dr NE Ste 154 , Poulsbo , Washington 98370

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Mr. Kenney has over twenty six years helping families, individuals and business owners with estate planning, asset protection, wealth preservation and transfer and tax minimization.  He is the Managing Partner of his law firm.. As an estate planning and asset protection attorney Mr. Kenney has created thousands of estate and asset protection plans, which include wills, powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, other advance medical directives, revocable living trusts, dynasty trusts, safe harbor trusts, irrevocable trusts, gifting trusts, educational trusts, retirement plan trusts, IRA trusts, charitable trusts, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, 501c3 charities, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, family limited partnerships, (FLP) domestic asset protection trusts in jurisdictions such as Nevada, Delaware and Alaska, and foreign asset protection trusts, including trusts organized under the Cook Islands and Belize laws.. As a business attorney, Mr. Kenney consults and helps organize and setup all forms of business entities such as Sole Proprietorships, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Limited Partnerships (LP), and General Partnerships (GP).  He is an astute counselor in advising business owners regarding all types of business transactions, contracts, leases, business purchases and sales, independent contractor agreements, employee policies, employee agreements among many others.. A sought after expert, Mr. Kenney is the author of several articles and has presented nearly a hundred seminars throughout the country to audiences of potential clients and his contemporaries in the legal and tax field.. Mr. Kenney serves as a Captain in the US Navy JAG Corps.  He has served as a Pro Tem Municipal Court Judge for the City of Poulsbo. He has been a guest instructor, teaching military justice for the University ofWashington Navy ROTC program for fifteen years.. Education. University of WashingtonSchool of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2004. University of UtahCollege of Law, J.D. 1997. BrighamYoungUniversity, B.A., 1993. Bar Admissions        Washington. Arizona. Utah. Federal District Court, Western District of Washington. Professional Activities. Washington State Bar Association. Arizona State Bar Association. Utah State Bar Association. Member, WealthCounsel. Board Member, Blanket Coverage, The Richard Sherman Family Foundation. Past President Kitsap County Estate Planning Council. Past Board Member, HarrisonMedicalCenter Foundation. Past Board Member, Bremerton Historic Ships Association. Past Board Member, Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce. Member, Washington State Bar Association Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Section. Speaking Events -- “Asset Protection Overview”, Building Strength Webinars, December 6, 2011, “Estate Planning Basics”, “Asset Protection Overview”, “Business Planning and Structures”, “Charitable Estate Planning”, “IRA and Retirement Plan Protection”, Vista Financial Planning Group, Multiple Webinars, November and December 2011, “Advanced Medical Directives”, HarrisonMedicalCenter, October 12, 2011, “Self Directed Investing for IRA and Retirement Plans”, Viking Bank, June 21, 2011, “Laying The Groundwork”, “Business Entities”, Going Offshore”, “Advanced Real Estate Protection”, “Sophisticated Insurance Planning”, “Retirement Fund Planning and Protection”, National Business Institute’s Cutting-Edge Asset Protection Skills and Techniques seminar for attorneys and professionals, June 15, 2011, “Estate Planning for Donors”, Harrison Medical Center, May 25, 2011, “Charitable Estate Planning Strategies Every Planner Should Know”, HarrisonMedicalCenter, Lunch and Learn for Professional Advisors, May 12, 2011, “Asset Protection and Strategies for Real Estate Investors”, The Legacy Financial Group, March 12, 2011, “Structuring Your Real Estate Invesment Business For Asset Protection and Tax Reduction”, Real Estate Association of Puget Sound Boot Camp, October 30, 2010,  “Estate Planning Fundamentals”, Windermere Real Estate Senior Real Estate Specialist Class, October 26 and 29, 2010, “Proper Entity Structuring for Real Estate Investing”, Vestus, September 9, 2010. Publications -- Can Your Business Be Stolen? - Washington CEO, December 14, 2007,  7 Deadly Sins of Business Owners - Lineberry Kenney website, November 17, 2006, Property Owners Have Ways to Protect Themselves - Puget Sound Business Journal, September 18, 2006, Will Your Business Survive You? - KitsapPeninsula Business Journal, September 9, 2006, It Takes More Than a Business Plan to Protect Your Assets - KitsapPeninsula Business Journal, June 5, 2006, Understanding Revocable Living Trusts - Lineberry Kenney website, November 15, 2004, Seven Myths of Estate Planning - Lineberry Kenney website, October 15, 2004, Toward a zero estate tax and a good conscience with Charitable Estate Planning - Lineberry Kenney website, September 17, 2004

13036 SE Kent Kangley Rd # 456 , Kent , Washington 98030

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Give me a call. I will fight for your cause like no other lawyer can.

Firm: Beresford Booth

19125 North Creek Parkway , Bothell , Washington 98011

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

Dimitra S. Scott leads the Divorce & Family Law and Adoption & Assisted Reproduction practice groups at Beresford Booth PLLC. Known for her compassionate approach and strong client advocacy, she is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys—a recognition of her commitment to high professional standards. Dimitra guides clients through the legal intricacies of adoption and assisted reproduction, offering personalized support in matters such as legal processes, match-making, and family-building strategies. She prepares comprehensive agreements for gestational and genetic surrogacy, as well as gamete donation, helping ensure parentage is properly established. A Pacific Northwest native, Dimitra graduated Magna Cum Laude from Menlo College and Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law. She joined Beresford Booth in 2004 and became a partner in 2016. Outside of her legal practice, she supports special needs causes and participates in local athletic organizations. Her work has been recognized with honors including the NAFLA Top 10 Attorney Award for Washington and Martindale-Hubbell’s Client Champion Award. Dimitra is also a devoted mother and an active member of the Snohomish community, where she enjoys balancing her legal career with family life and sports involvement.

Firm: Dianna J Caley

4055 LAKE WA BLVD NE , Kirkland , Washington 98033

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Litigation, Estate Planning, Divorce, Contracts, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

In my practice the client and their needs always come first. When people hire an attorney they usually have two things they want to accomplish. First, they want an attorney who has the experience and skill to get them a favorable result. Second, they want to be able to reduce their workload and their stress by having a professional take responsibility for resolving the dispute or problem that has arisen. It is my goal to manage every case so that my client has the least amount of stress possible. I also work hard to get them a satisfying result. Finally, I know that it’s no good to trade one form of stress for another and running up a big bill with your attorney can be incredibly stressful. I plan litigation to keep costs down to a minimum and make sure that you know up front what the expense will be so there are no unpleasant surprises. During the course of a case clients frequently have concerns or worries. I respond to all call and e-mails within 24 hours so that my clients don’t have to worry or wonder about what’s going on. My clients come first.

, Washington

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Firm: Elder Law Offices of Meyers Neubeck & Hulford

2828 Northwest Ave , Bellingham , Washington 98225

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

My practice focuses on Elder Law but I handle estate planning and related matters for clients of all ages. Elder law primarily encompasses estate planning, probate, guardianship, special needs planning, and elder protection. I am Certified Elder Law Attorney.*  This certification is given by the National Elder Law Foundation only after meeting rigorous testing and experience criteria.   It is exceptionally rewarding to provide guidance and support for clients as they face the complicated issues associated with aging. The work is made even more enjoyable by the amazing team at the Elder Law Offices of Meyers, Neubeck and Hulford and I enjoy coming to work every day to see both my co-workers and clients.    Before coming to the Elder Law Offices of Meyers, Neubeck and Hulford,  I was in-house counsel for the Lummi Nation with a practice focusing on human resource issues, governmental administration and criminal prosecution.  When I am away from work, I spend a lot of time riding bicycles in the woods.. *The State Supreme Court of Washington does not recognize certification of specialists in the practice of law and that certificate, award or recognition is not a requirement to practice law in the state of Washington.

Firm: Jensen Law Office, PLLC

1833 N 105th St, Suite 301 , Seattle , Washington 98133

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

A 1994 graduate from the University of Montana School of Law, and a recipient of a Masters of Law in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law, Derek has 14 years of experience practicing law in Washington State. He enjoys helping people achieve their estate planning goals. He resides in Seattle with his wife and three daughters.

Firm: Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union St , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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: Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.

701 Fifth Avenue   #3600 , Seattle , Washington 98104

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

Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

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

Firm: Beresford Booth, PLLC

145 3rd Avenue South , Edmonds , Washington 98020

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Estate Planning, Probate , Real Estate , Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Company (LLC), Limited Liability Company (LLC)

David C. Tingstad joined the Firm in 1995, and has extensive experience in the areas of business and real estate transactions, limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and real estate. David regularly counsels clients in all aspects of business including operations, asset acquisitions, terminations and joint ventures. In addition, his practice includes assisting operating businesses with succession planning, financing, dissolution and disputes between owners.. David is a member of the Washington State Bar Association’s Partnership Law Committee, which recently revised Washington’s Limited Liability Company Statute. David is also a Member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities.. As a speaker to groups of attorneys, professional organizations and community associations, David has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively over a broad range of legal concepts.. David lives in Edmonds and is committed to helping his community. In particular, David serves as a director to the Max Foundation, a non-profit company that provides cancer treatment medication to the poor on an international basis. Besides spending time with his family, as a former college football player, David enjoys most all challenges including endurance events, and cycling.

Firm: The Meyer Law Firm, P.C.

112th Avenue NE , Bellevue , Washington 98009

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Business Formation,Business ,Civil ,Contracts,Corporate ,Estate ,Estate Planning,Family ,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills

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

Firm: Law Offices of Douglas W. Elston

14410 3rd Drive SE , Mill Creek , Washington 98012

Practice Areas: Business, Corporate, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Construction, Real Estate

Attorney Douglas W. Elston is a business law, estate/probate law and trial attorney focused on protecting the rights and interests of individuals and businesses throughout the King and Snohomish County area and beyond. He was a founding partner in a Seattle construction law firm that grew from six to twenty-six lawyers. After partnerships in several downtown Seattle law firms, he started his own practice, which offers personalized solutions, responsiveness and cost effective strategic advocacy to his clients.. Mr. Elston has experience in all aspects of litigation, from discovery, motion practice, and trial through appeal in state and federal courts. His proven ability to successfully handle complicated, discovery intensive and protracted legal disputes makes him an asset to every client. Most importantly, He understands the economies of litigation and strives, in every case, to keep costs down without cutting corners.. He has been practicing law since 1975 and has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of civil litigation matters, with particular emphasis on business and probate matters and the representation of owners, contractors and design professionals in matters related to the construction industry. He represents clients in federal and state courts, and in private mediations and arbitrations. His practice involves a variety of matters, including complex litigation, with multi-million dollar claims, contract drafting and negotiations, estate planning, and business law matters.. He has appeared in a number of different state and federal courts and has argued cases at all levels of Washington courts and administrative hearings including the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Puget Sound Pollution Control Hearings Board. He has tried and arbitrated numerous complex cases in a wide variety of subject areas and has represented clients and served as a neutral in numerous mediations and arbitrations.. Mr. Elston remains abreast of all developments in business law and offers cutting edge strategies to help his clients protect their rights and remain competitive in any industry. He enjoys working with businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages, from startups to mature corporations, helping them capitalize on an opportunity, reduce liability, resolve disputes or engage in litigation.. He takes a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach to helping individuals, families, and small businesses achieve success in developing solutions to a variety of legal problems. Whether drafting a living trust, negotiating a contract, or going to trial, his focus is the same: achieving his client’s goals at the lowest possible cost. To that end, he can be counted on to always give a client an honest analysis of the client’s case.. Mr. Elston holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Washington and, following three tours of combat duty in Vietnam as a Naval Aviator, graduated with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law. He was then picked for a highly selective program to serve as a Coast Guard attorney at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey. While practicing law in Seattle, he remained in the Coast Guard Reserves, serving as Commanding Officer of several reserve operational units in Washington and Oregon, retiring as a Commander.. Outside of the office, Mr. Elston pursues many diverse interests, including sports, writing, reading, travelling and fantasy football. He is a member of Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell, Washington and is currently on the Board of Directors of Breakthrough Partners, an Edmonds, Washington-based non-profit organization dedicated to economic and social development in distressed areas in third world countries. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his family. He is happily married with two children and four grandchildren, all of whom live in the area.