Education 
Seattle University School of Law, Cum Laude, 1998

Noteworthy 
Darcy Boddy has been practicing law in Seattle since graduating with honors from Seattle University School of Law in 1998. Her practice focuses primarily on estate and tax planning, probate, probate litigation, trust administration, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements, succession planning and business transactions. She also co-founded and partnered a local tax, business and estate planning firm in Seattle.

Over the years, Darcy has represented a wide range of trust, estate and probate clients, working to assist them in their personal and tax planning needs. Additionally, she has represented beneficiaries, personal representatives and trustees in probate litigation, both in defending fiduciaries and in bringing actions against fiduciaries.

Darcy's business clients include a variety of closely-held companies and non-profit organizations with diverse needs. Darcy counsels clients on corporate formation and governance issues, shareholder agreements, non-compete agreements, tax matters and other common business transactions.

As a member of the editorial board for the Real Property, Probate and Trust section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), she has written articles and presented materials on topics ranging from tax filing to nontraditional family estate planning. She is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and a member of the Tax Section of the WSBA.

Prior to attending law school, Darcy spent over eight years as a stockbroker, regional sales manager and vice-president of a local brokerage firm. Her background gives her an understanding in financial and economic issues, as well as hands-on experience in dealing with the personal planning needs of individual clients.

Presentations 
"Federal and Washington Estate Tax Returns: Updates on Planning and Practical Tips," September 28, 2004, sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association; "Introduction of Case Study and Form Requirements." In addition to presenting materials, she also co-chaired the two-day program.

"Estate Planning for the Large Estate: Family Limited Partnerships and Beyond," February 17, 2005, sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association; "The Rights of Unmarried/Nontraditional Couples in the Distribution of Property." In addition to presenting materials, Darcy designed and chaired the program.

“Beneficiaries Not Named in the Will and Other Disputes: Claims by Omitted Spouses, Omitted Children, Meretricious Relationships, and Self-Dealing Personal Representatives,” March 16, 2006, sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association, Third Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Conference

“Choice of Business Entities in Estate Planning,” September 29, 2006, sponsored by the King County Bar Association

"Update on Attorney Fees Under TEDRA and Recent Case Law," March 28, 2007, sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association, Fourth Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar

"Special Master in Trust and Probate Disputes: A View From Both Sides of the Bench," Spring 2009, sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association, Sixth Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Conference

"Special Issues in Funding Marital and Credit Shelter Trusts," sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association Advanced Probate, December 2009

Publications 
The Role of Special Master in Trust and Probate Disputes, Washington State Bar Association Real Property Probate and Trust Journal

Attorney Fees Under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, Washington State Bar Association Real Property Probate and Trust Journal

Choice of Estate and Business Entities, Washington State Bar Association Real Property Probate and Trust Journal

Irresistible Force of Immovable Object? The Rights of Unmarried/Nontraditional Couples in the Distr, Washington State Bar Association's Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Journal

Professional and Civic 
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Member

Estate Planning Council of Seattle

American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Member

Washington Women Lawyers

Editorial Board, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Journal

Named “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 2007 and 2008



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