Attorneys

Jacob is a graduate of Stanford University and University of California Hastings College of the Law. Prior to opening Hickman Menashe, P.S., Jacob practiced as an associate at the law firm of Isenhour Bleck, PLLC. He also worked for Senator Ron Wyden, and Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services. Jacob enjoys meeting people, learning their stories and helping them put basic planning in place that will make a difference for themselves and their loved ones.

Jacob is a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association and also served as a member of their Executive Committee. He regularly speaks before State and local bar groups, estate planning councils, and senior groups on topics ranging from Medicaid planning to Special Needs Trusts to Durable Powers of Attorney.

Jacob is actively involved in his community and synagogue and keeps very busy playing and spending time with his wife and four young children.

Areas of Practice

• Estate Planning
• Elder Law

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California, 1993
  J.D., A Public Interest Law Scholar
  
  
• Stanford University, 1989
  A.B., with distinction
  
  

Classes/Seminars Taught

• Medicaid Long-Term Care Coverage in Washington State, Washington State Bar Association Elder Law Essentials CLE, 2010
• Basic Medicaid, SSI and Special Needs Trust Issues in the Family Law Context, Washington State Bar Association Intersection of Family and Elder Law CLE, 2009
• Medicaid Long-Term Care Coverage in Washington State: An Overview from an Elder Law Attorney, Health Ed Washington Elder Law, 2008 and 2009
• Medicaid Long-Term Care Coverage in Washington State: An Overview from and Elder Law Attorney, Jewish Family Services Seminar, 2009 and to MS Society Social Workers June, 2009 and to MS Society Support Group/Edmonds, 2009
• Article: The Intersection of Medicaid and Estate Planning, September 2008 (Washington State Bar Association Real Property Probate and Trust Section Newsletter)
• Establishment and Use of a Special Needs Trust, Whatcom County Bar Association CLE, 2008
• Establishment and Use of a Special Needs Trust Needs Based Benefits, Distinctions Between Testamentary and D4A and D4C Special Needs Trusts and More, Washington State Bar Association Choosing, Managing and Termination the Special Needs Trust CLE, 2008
• Estate Planning and Medicaid: Planning and Pitfalls, King County Bar Association Medicaid Bootcamp, 2008
• Spotlight on Very Common and Equally Difficult Issues Arising in Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning, Washington State Bar Association Ethics for Elder Law Lawyers Tele-CLE, 2007
• Durable Powers of Attorney, Drafting and Strategic Concerns, Medicaid Planning, Tax Planning, Gifting and More, Washington State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, 2007
• The Changing Medicaid and Estate Tax Landscapes and Planning Issues for the CPG to Consider, King County Bar Association Advanced Certified Professional Guardian Seminar, 2007
• Medicaid, Social Security and Government Benefits, King County Bar Association Initial Certified Professional Guardian Training, 2007
• Establishing the Special Needs Trust and the Application of Its Use, Washington State Bar Association Best of 2006 CLE/Encore to Excellence, 2006

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
  Past Chair and Trustee
  
  
• King County Bar Association, Guardianship and Elder Law Section
  Past Program Chair
  
  
• Snohomish County Bar Association
  
  
• Snohomish County Estate Planning Council
  
  
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  
  
• Academy of Special Needs Trust Planners
  
  
• National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• Isenhour Bleck, PLLC, Associate, 1997 - 2004
• Senator Ron Wyden, Legal Assistant, 1996
• Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services, Staff Attorney, 1993 - 1995
• Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services, Staff Attorney, 1996 - 1997