Estate Planning Attorney in Vancouver, WA
We’ll provide you with a well-crafted estate plan that protects your loved ones, saves money, and avoids costly litigation.
The Benefits of Having a Trusted Estate Planning Attorney
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy! Everyone can benefit from estate planning. Working with trusted estate planning attorneys ensures that your home, finances and other assets are taken care of following your death, allowing you to provide for your family even after you are gone. Some of the benefits of Vancouver estate planning include:
Determine who gains your special property, and the remainder of your estate
You name the person(s) you wish to control your finances, if needed
Avoid the expensive and time-consuming process of Probate
You get to describe your preferred medical care and final arrangements
You can be in control of who makes medical decisions on your behalf
Our Simple Process
Who ever said estate planning had to be difficult?
Schedule A Consultation
Call our estate planning attorney in Vancouver, WA, and we will set up your initial consultation, either by phone or an in-person meeting, whichever you prefer!
Preparation
To make the best use of our time, we will email you our estate planning questionnaire before our consultation. The more you can fill out, the better (but don’t sweat it too much)!
Meet and Plan
We will discuss your unique situation and the estate planning services that best fit your needs. Once we arrive at a decision, I’ll send a summary and exact quote. If you agree, we’ll move forward and I’ll start drafting. Easy!
What We’ll Cover
You will have your own specific concerns which we will address, but typically we will talk about an estate plan that addresses the following issues:
Reducing or avoiding taxes
Protecting your surviving spouse and/or heirs
Preserving Your Estate
Avoiding probate
Providing for special needs heirs
Family complications, such as second families and ex-spouses
Selecting the best executor and trustee
Avoiding disputes and litigation
Making your will will contest-proof
Flat fee estate planning for LGBT couples
Take the stress out of organizing your assets when you work with our expert estate planning attorney in Vancouver, WA. Contact us today and see how we can help you make the arrangements you need, get the most out of your assets, and take care of your loved ones after you’re gone.
“Nick will go out of his way to help anyone anytime he can. He is caring, genuine, upfront, and honest. If you want an upstanding attorney, Nick is the attorney you want behind you!”
— Leslie Brown
“…My husband and I worked with Nick to create a living trust. I personally don’t love working with legal things but he made the whole process easy and painless!”
— Patti Haywood
Estate Planning Demystified
Estate planning is anything but boring as you'll find out in this entertaining and informative discussion we had with Doug Varenas.
We dive into the crucial difference between wills and trusts and why estate planning done right now, can save you tons of headache in the future. Estate planning is important for everyone but especially those with young children and those coming to the end of life. This video is your springboard into the world of estate planning, securing your legacy, and protecting your loved ones!