From South Lake Union to Ballard's locks, Seattle households carry a uniquely complicated balance sheet: vested RSUs from Amazon, Microsoft, or Expedia, a craftsman in Queen Anne that has quadrupled in value, retirement accounts built over decades, and—often—a blended family or second marriage adding another layer. Our Seattle estate planning lawyers build plans around that real-world complexity rather than a generic template. Whether you are a first-time parent in Fremont drafting an initial will, a Capitol Hill couple revisiting a trust after a remarriage, or a West Seattle business owner planning succession, estate planning in Seattle has to account for community property, Washington estate tax, and the new Washington capital gains tax in a single coordinated document set.
As Seattle estate planning lawyers, we draft revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives and HIPAA releases, community property agreements under Ch. 26.16 RCW, and irrevocable trust structures where Washington estate tax exposure justifies them. Plans are drafted against RCW Title 11 (the Washington probate and trust code) with attention to TEDRA procedures, nonprobate transfers, and the state's $2.193M estate tax exemption—materially lower than the federal threshold, which is why so many Seattle homeowners are surprised to learn they have a taxable estate. Our Seattle trust lawyer work also coordinates beneficiary designations on 401(k)s, IRAs, and brokerage accounts so the trust actually funds the way it was designed to.
Relevant Law operates as embedded advisory counsel rather than a transactional document mill, with a multi-state network across Virginia, Washington, and Colorado and lawyers who live and work in Washington. Engagements are quoted at transparent flat-fee pricing so you know the cost before we begin, and most plans include funding assistance and a follow-up review. Call (425) 675-7975 to schedule a consultation.
Relevant Law — Seattle
800 Bellevue Way NE, Unit 500, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 675-7975