The Law Firm of Hickman Menashe is conveniently located in beautiful Lynnwood, Washington. Hickman Menashe, P.S. offers 60+ years of combined legal experience and is dedicated to serving our clients in the greater Snohomish and King County areas. We take a holistic approach, working with you to accomplish your goals and to address all related legal concerns, including elder law, and estate planning. Meet the Team HICKMAN MENASHE P.S. PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THAT QIUWEN “HEATHER” XU HAS JOINED OUR FIRM. At Hickman Menashe, Heather will focus her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, and prenuptial/postnuptial agreements. Heather is bilingual and her practice will help to better serve the Puget Sound’s Chinese-speaking and international communities in our Lynnwood (Snohomish County) and Bellevue (King County) offices. Hickman Menashe P.S.律师事务所自豪地宣布徐秋雯律师已加入我们律所在 Lynnwood(斯诺霍米什县)和Bellevue(金县)的两个办事处。徐律师本科 毕业于北京大学,研究生毕业于华盛顿大学法学院(法律博士学位)。在加 入 Hickman Menashe律师事务所之前,徐律师在财产遗产规划和家庭法领域 已有将近九年的经验。在Hickman Menashe律师事务所,徐秋雯律师将专注 于财产遗产规划、遗嘱认证(以及跟遗产相关的诉讼)和婚前/婚后协议领域 。 徐律师精通双语。她的加入将有助于更好地服务大西雅图地区的中文社区 和其他有国际背景的社区。 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. Washington State and the Coronavirus: Putting the Proper Estate Planning Documents In Place As the number of coronavirus cases in Washington State peaks, an anxious nation watches to see how we will respond. A March 20, 2020 New York Times news report detailed the struggles our area is currently facing. This includes difficult decisions doctors will likely have to make in dealing with critically ill patients. Those… 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 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