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A real conversation.
We start with a phone call or video meeting to understand your family, your assets, and what matters to you.
Estate Planning · Serving all of Washington
A Washington
estate plan
that actually fits
your family.
Wills, trusts, probate, and elder law — drafted by attorneys who will explain what every paragraph means, and who will still be here when your family needs them.
Eighty-five years
of Washington practice
Statewide
remote-friendly representation
Flat-fee
on most common plans
Top-rated
AVVO & Martindale-Hubbell
Who we help
For families
at every stage.
We work with Washingtonians at every stage of life, and we specialize in the questions that keep parents and property owners up at night.
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Parents of young children
Naming guardians and protecting assets for kids — without leaving anything to a judge to decide.
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Business & property owners
Ensuring that what you built passes the way you intend — with the business succession piece built in.
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Blended families
Careful, thoughtful planning to avoid future conflict — even when the structure is anything but standard.
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Retirees and seniors
Disability planning, powers of attorney, health care directives — peace of mind, not paperwork.
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Families in probate
Steady, experienced representation through probate — the practical and the personal both, together.
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Our services
A full estate practice, under one roof.
Most of our clients work with us across multiple matters over the years. The full menu is here when you need it.
- Estate Administration
- Disability Planning
- Wills
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Directives
- Probate & Non-Probate Transfer
- Tax Planning
- Business Succession
- Special Needs Planning
- Charitable Giving
- — and adjacent counsel as needed
Our approach
What working with us looks like.
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A plan built around your life.
We draft the plan ourselves — no template mill, no paralegal hand-off. You meet with the attorney who drafts your documents.
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Signing and storage.
We walk you through every document so you understand what you're signing. You leave with originals, digital copies, and a plan you actually understand.
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We're here when your family needs us.
Estate planning isn't a one-time transaction. We're the firm your family calls when something changes — or when something goes wrong.
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We've worked with SKN on three generations of family estate matters. Our kids will, too.
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Frequently asked
Questions families ask first.
Do I really need an estate plan if I don't own a lot?
Yes. Estate planning isn't about wealth — it's about making decisions now instead of leaving them to a judge later.
Can we do this remotely?
Most of our estate planning clients never set foot in our office. Video meetings, secure document sharing, and mail-in signing make it straightforward.
What does a typical estate plan cost?
We offer flat-fee engagements for most common plans. We'll quote a fixed price at the end of your first consultation.
How long does the process take?
Most plans are complete within 4–6 weeks of the initial meeting.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
A will directs what happens to your assets after death; a trust can manage assets during your life and after. We'll recommend the right fit in your consultation.
Ready to start?
Book a thirty-minute conversation.
We'll tell you honestly whether you need a plan, and what it would cost. No pressure, no template pitch — just a conversation.