THE LAW FIRM OF HICKMAN MENASHE OFFERS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE AND IS COMMITTED TO SERVING OUR CLIENTS IN THE GREATER SEATTLE AREA AND BEYOND Hickman Menashe P.S. takes a holistic approach, working with you to accomplish your goals and to address your legal concerns in the areas of estate planning, elder law, special needs trust planning, Medicaid planning, probate and trust settlement and more! Meet the Team After 20 years at Hickman Menashe, and 38 years of practicing law, Bill Hickman has retired. As he leaves the firm, he would like to first thank his co-founder, Jacob Menashe, for his patience, commitment to excellence, and steady friendship over the years, and second, to thank and honor the many hundreds of wonderful clients he has had the opportunity to work with during his career. It truly has been a privilege to work with them, and they are what he will miss the most as he moves on to his next adventure. HICKMAN MENASHE P.S. WELCOMES ANGELA ODENSKY AS OUR NEW MANAGING ATTORNEY Angela has managed her own thriving firm for the past decade, is licensed in Washington and Texas, has been an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and has earned the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Angela brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to client service. Her arrival marks an exciting new chapter for the firm, as we continue to build on our legacy of excellence and evolve to meet the needs of our clients with integrity and innovation. PLAN NOW FOR PEACE OF MIND LATER Contact Us 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 Hickman Menashe, P.S. is committed to serving our clients. Our primary goal at all times is to protect your rights and help move effectively toward the outcome you desire. We look forward to working with you. 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. 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. Estate Tax Considerations FEDERAL ESTATE AND GIFT TAX EXEMPTION– $15 million threshold for 2026 THE FEDERAL ESTATE TAX is, for 2026, generally triggered if you pass more than $15 million to someone other than your US citizen spouse. This $15 million value is called the federal estate and gift tax exemption and is adjusted annually for inflation. Given… Read More The Special Needs Alliance: A Resource Not To Be Missed Here at Hickman Menashe, P.S., we are proud to be affiliated with the Special Needs Alliance (SNA). The SNA is an invitation-only national organization of attorneys who share a vision to empower people with disabilities and their families to lead lives of dignity and purpose through expert legal planning and advocacy. One of our firm’s… Read More ABLE Account Certain federal and state benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid have financial guidelines. They require an individual to have no more than $2,000 in countable resources to qualify for the program. Once an individual starts to receive either benefit, countable resources cannot exceed $2,000 in order to maintain eligibility. Financial Eligibility Standards… Read More 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