PLAN NOW FOR PEACE OF MIND LATER Contact Us We advise clients and their families on a wide range of elder law and estate planning issues, including planning for those with disabilities. Our attorneys can assist with: Services Will, Trusts & Estate Planning We can't predict or control the future, but we can plan for the inevitable. Incapacity planning and proper estate planning are among the most helpful things you can do for yourself and your family.… Read More Long Term Care Planning You should plan for your Long term care before the need arises. We encourage you to consider purchasing Long term care insurance. As with any insurance policy, the earlier you buy in, the lower the premium. … Read More Probate and Estate Administration When a resident of the state of Washington passes away, their estate must be administered and disposed of according to law. It is possible to arrange one's affairs in a way that all assets have been disposed of before death, thus leaving no estate subject to probate. … Read More Special Needs Trusts A typical estate plan will distribute your property to surviving loved ones and favorite charities. If your children are adults, you may choose to leave funds to them outright. … Read More Guardianship and Trust Administration Sometimes life takes turns we do not anticipate. A debilitating stroke, an accident resulting in severe injuries, a money award to a minor, or any number of health, financial, or life circumstances may bring about a situation requiring the administration of another person's affairs. … Read More SET UP YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY Contact Us The Team At the office of Hickman Menashe, P.S., we have 50+ years of combined legal experience. Our law firm is AV-rated under Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating System*. We take a holistic approach, working to address all related legal concerns, including elder law, and estate planning. Our primary goal at all times is to protect your rights and help you move effectively toward the outcome you want. View Team Affiliations We pride ourselves in being associated with the most respected and prestigious networks and organizations to allow us to better serve our clients with the resources they need and deserve. Here to serve you We represent individuals throughout the Seattle area, in both King and Snohomish County, and all over Washington State, including Lynnwood, Shoreline, Lake Stevens, Edmonds, Bothell, Mill Creek, Monroe, Snohomish, Marysville, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Renton and Tukwila. Our Blog We bring excellence and experience to every case we are a part of. Take a look at our blogs and learn more about your case and what to do. SECURE Act On January 1, 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act (the “Act”) went into effect. This will result in significant changes to retirement planning. The Act increases saving potential in tax-sheltered accounts by extending the maximum age for contributions. The Act also adds a new requirement. This will significantly limit the… Read More The Struggle to Pay College Costs Is Raising Guardianship Issues According to a July 30, 2019 news report by the Washington Post, some parents are resorting to drastic measures in order to meet skyrocketing college costs. They are arranging for others to take custody of their children through guardianship proceedings to qualify for financial aid. This is particularly relevant in Washington State, which recently… Read More Aretha Franklin’s Estate Raises Issues With Handwritten Wills A hearing is scheduled for June of 2019 to determine if handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s estate are valid. Aretha Franklin died in August of 2018 but her estate is still being contested in court. Franklin is one of a handful of famous musicians who have died in recent years without a valid will… Read More Washington State May Be the First to Offer Publicly Funded Long-Term Care Insurance Long-term care planning can help ensure you get the level and quality of care you need in the event of a chronic condition. As well as, an unexpected injury, or a sudden illness that leaves you unable to provide for yourself. While long-term care insurance, purchased privately or through an employer, can help offset some… Read More