Trusts, Estates and Guardianship in Seattle and Western Washington
At Ridgway and Gafken, our lawyers provide practical advice and excellent client service in legal matters ranging from routine estate administration to complex trust and estate litigation. Our practice focuses exclusively on trusts, estates and protecting the interests of incapacitated or vulnerable persons.
Our attorneys are very familiar with the legal and procedural issues involving trust and estate litigation. This familiarity means that we are often able to achieve a fair and just resolution while avoiding protracted litigation.
Examples of the kinds of cases we handle include:
- Estate litigation
- Will contests
- Trust litigation
- Claims against fiduciaries such as personal representatives, trustees or guardians
- Litigation and alternative dispute resolution under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA)
- Guardianship problems and disputes
- Protection orders for vulnerable adults under the Vulnerable Adults Protection Act (VAPA)
- Mediation and arbitration of trust and estate disputes
- Estate administration, especially in situations where a disagreement between heirs or between an heir and a personal representative can be anticipated
Most of the cases we handle are resolved through negotiation or mediation, but as experienced litigators, we are also able to protect your interests in court.
To learn more about our trust and estate practice, contact Ridgway and Gafken in Seattle for dependable advice and individualized service.
