Our Probate & Trust Administration Attorneys:
The administration of an estate involves several complicated areas of law. The unique blend of diverse skill sets and years of experience in serving clients throughout the Pacific Northwest has equipped our attorneys and professionals to handle the administration of a person with professionalism and the utmost care. We provide thorough, responsive, and strategic service to assist you—whether you are a beneficiary, personal representative, trustee, surviving spouse, or other family member. Our skilled attorneys and CPAs provide the assistance you need to ensure that the administration of an estate or trust is properly conducted.
WE AIM TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND PASS ASSETS TO THE NEXT GENERATION IN A MANNER THAT IS MOST BENEFICIAL AND DESIRABLE TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES. OUR PROBATE AND TRUST SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Estate and trust administration, including taxable estates and those of a missing person
Representation of fiduciaries, including attorneys-in-fact, personal representatives, trustees, and guardians
Representation of estate and trust beneficiaries
Transfers of assets, including business interests and real estate
Use of partnerships and limited liability companies to manage risk, maximize management of business and real estate assets, and minimize tax liabilities
Preparation of necessary income and state tax returns for a decedent, the decedent’s estate, and any applicable trusts
Preparation of necessary estate tax returns
Funding of trusts
Non-probate notice to creditors
Guardianships of the person and of the estate (conservatorship)
Will contests
Negotiating nonjudicial settlement agreements
Will and trust interpretations