Estate Plans

Estate planning  develops a plan so others can carry out your wishes in the event of your death or incapacity. Our unique estate planning process ensures that you, and those you trust, will be certain who is responsible for doing what, and where things are, when the time comes.

Your plan likely will contain documents such as a will or trust, power of attorney, and/or a healthcare directive/living will. 

In addition to these documents, estate plans from our office will also include:

• fiduciary letters that inform people of their specific responsibilities under the plan; 
• an asset spreadsheet, so nothing is missed or falls through the cracks; and 
• a funding toolkit so that all assets are properly titled under the plan. 

We also help you review the plan every three years to make sure that your wishes are respected and that your plan is always up to date.

We understand that businesses operate in a complex and ever-evolving legal landscape. That's why we are here to provide comprehensive legal support and guidance to help your business thrive.  

We are extremely proud to represent some of the Olympic Peninsula’s most successful businesses. Our Office provides solutions tailored to your specific needs regarding  tax, regulatory, property, contracts, financing, and other issues - regardless of the size or nature of your business. We can easily and expediently handle commercial property sales, business sales,  commercial leases,  and contracts specific to your business or industry. 

We are dedicated to providing you with pragmatic and innovative legal solutions tailored to your unique business goals. We are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients, helping them navigate legal challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

When deciding to sell land or property, it often makes sense to retain an attorney to close the deal,  if:

• you already have a potential buyer and you can properly price the property; 
• you are involved in a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property; or
• you have a transaction with terms that fall outside the standard realtor forms. 

Our firm helps buyers and sellers achieve optimal outcomes and protect their legal rights in property transactions . Whether you are an individual buyer, a commercial developer, a landlord, or a tenant, we have the knowledge and skills to handle your real estate transactions efficiently and effectively.

The earlier you reach out to our office, the better we can assist you. We will identify your financial and tax goals, and see how the transaction can be structured to benefit your overall financial portfolio. Ideally, we should begin planning prior to any deal, as many of the legal structures and options must be implemented before initiating a deal. 

It seems there are almost as many charitable entities as there are people on the Olympic Peninsula! The Office believes in the power of charitable giving and its ability to make a lasting impact on our community. We are  here to help individuals, families, and organizations navigate the intricate landscape of philanthropy and maximize their charitable endeavors. 

We are passionate about empowering philanthropy for positive change, and it is a very special thing that the community we live in shares these philanthropic goals. We recognize our clients have unique charitable objectives, and tailor our services to align with their values and visions. Planned charitable giving can  donors achieve financial goals involving creation of income streams or tax mitigation.

Whether you are an individual looking to establish a charitable foundation, a family seeking to create a charitable trust, or a corporation aiming to implement a corporate social responsibility program, we have the expertise and resources to guide you through the process. With our deep understanding of tax laws, estate planning, and charitable regulations, we offer comprehensive legal support to help you achieve your philanthropic goals.