Spokane Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys
Spokane, Washington Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Tax Attorneys
At Wade Law Offices, we help Spokane families plan for the future, settle estates with care, and protect generational wealth. Whether you’re creating a trust, navigating probate, or reducing tax exposure, our attorneys bring local insight and decades of experience to serve clients across Spokane County.
Estate Planning in Spokane
We customize estate plans to fit your family’s goals, lifestyle, and legacy. Services include:
- Revocable Living Trusts – Avoid probate and streamline asset transfer
- Wills & Pour-Over Wills – Appoint guardians and coordinate with trusts
- Durable Powers of Attorney & Health Care Directives – Ensure trusted decision-making during incapacity
- Special Needs Trusts – Preserve benefits for vulnerable beneficiaries
- Succession Planning – Tailored for business owners and agricultural families
- Real Estate Title Review – Ensure alignment with estate plans
Probate in Spokane County
Spokane probate is managed through the Spokane County Superior Court. We assist Personal Representatives with:
Filing and court procedures
Valuing and distributing assets
Managing creditor claims
Securing Nonintervention Powers whenever possible to reduce delays
Washington Estate Tax Planning in Spokane
Washington’s estate tax applies to estates over $3 million (starting July 1, 2025), with top rates at 35%. We help Spokane clients reduce or eliminate exposure through:
- Marital & Bypass Trusts
- QTIP Trusts for married couples
- Business entity planning and valuation discounts
- Lifetime gifts and charitable vehicles
Testimonials
★★★★★
“Exactly what we needed.”
As a small business owner, I needed guidance on succession and asset protection. Wade Law Offices offered smart strategies and made a complex process feel straightforward.
— Brian L., Sacramento, CA
“Personal, knowledgeable, and professional.”
Wade Law Offices helped us navigate estate planning for our blended family with ease and compassion. Every detail was explained clearly, and we felt supported from start to finish.
— Catherine D., Seattle, WA
“Exactly what we needed.”
As a small business owner, I needed guidance on succession and asset protection. Wade Law Offices offered smart strategies and made a complex process feel straightforward.
— Brian L., Sacramento, CA
“Personal, knowledgeable, and professional.”
Wade Law Offices helped us navigate estate planning for our blended family with ease and compassion. Every detail was explained clearly, and we felt supported from start to finish.
— Catherine D., Seattle, WA