Trusted Guidance in Estate Planning, Probate, and Private Wealth Services

The Pacific Northwest is home to a thriving ecosystem of privately held and publicly traded companies, resulting in the creation and preservation of substantial generational wealth.  Our Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer team is uniquely positioned to serve this dynamic market.  With ever-changing tax laws, evolving family business needs and shifting market conditions, our clients face increasing complexity in managing their estates.

This group is comprised of highly regarded attorneys—many with advanced tax degrees—who bring deep technical knowledge and practical insight to every engagement.  As a mid-sized Seattle law firm, we are agile and responsive, often anticipating legislative or economic changes so we can act swiftly when our clients need us most.

We collaborate across practice groups at Lasher to deliver seamless legal advice tailored to your specific needs, whether you require a basic estate plan or a multi-faceted strategy involving significant assets and generational goals.

Our services include:

• Comprehensive Estate and Tax Planning – We develop customized plans to help clients minimize both federal estate and gift tax exposure.  We also help clients understand and navigate the complexities of Washington’s state estate tax laws—currently some of the most burdensome in the nation.
• Business Succession Planning – We partner with closely held and family-owned businesses to plan for smooth ownership transitions—whether to family members, key employees, or third-party buyers.  Our services include entity formation, governance, tax planning, and wealth transfer strategies tailored to long-term sustainability.
• Probate, Trust Administration, and Post-Mortem Tax Planning – We guide fiduciaries through every step of the estate and trust administration process, addressing tax compliance, managing creditor claims, resolving disputes, and ensuring assets are transferred in accordance with the law and the decedent’s wishes while often adding planning resulting in significant additional tax savings.
• Private Wealth Services and Philanthropic Planning – For higher-net-worth individuals and families, we offer strategic planning for preserving family harmony, supporting philanthropic goals, and creating legacy structures.  Whether you’re managing a family office or just beginning your wealth journey, we help you align your values with your long-term family and tax savings objectives. We also advise clients on forming and managing tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations and charitable trusts.
• Planning for Commercial Real Estate Owners – Many of our clients hold significant real estate assets.  We provide tailored guidance on ownership structures, entity formation, valuation issues, tax planning, and succession strategies that optimize both tax outcomes and asset protection.

A Clear Approach to Complex Planning

At Lasher, we believe estate planning and wealth management should be both strategic and accessible.  Whether you’re building a legacy or managing a complex portfolio, we help you make informed decisions to protect your assets and the people who matter most—at every stage of life.