Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group: Practice Areas

Meet the Skagit Lawyers of the Skagit Law Group

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  ESTATE PLANNING

The Skagit lawyers at the Skagit Law Group work with individuals and families to develop estate plans specifically designed to meet the client’s individual needs and wishes. Our emphasis is on practical strategies for the preservation and orderly transfer of wealth, and on minimizing the potential for transfer tax obligations.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  TRUSTS and ESTATES

The lawyers at the Skagit Law Group work with both fiduciaries and beneficiaries involved with estates that are being probated under wills, or trusts that are being settled pursuant to a will or trust instrument. Our focus and mission in advising a fiduciary is to provide education and advice with respect to his or her legal responsibilities and duties. The estates and trusts that we handle vary in complexity, and we have the expertise to resolve complicated estate tax issues as well as prepare and file gift and estate tax returns as may be required.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  WILLS and PROBATE

The lawyers in the Skagit Law Group prepare wills drafted and designed to achieve the client’s objectives in the division and distribution of their estate upon death. The admission of a will following death is referred to as a “probate.” Attorneys with Skagit Law Group have the expertise and experience to advise the personal representative during a probate and to serve as attorneys for the estate. In addition, where we do not represent the estate, we will represent and advise a beneficiary who may have questions or issues with respect to their rights under the will or in regard to the estate to which they may be a beneficiary.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  REAL ESTATE

The lawyers in Skagit Law Group have experience with a broad scope of matters related to leases, purchases, sales, options, financing, foreclosures, subdivisions, platting, construction, liens, mortgages, deeds of trust, adverse possession, quieting title, homeowner’s associations, boundary line disputes, assessment disputes, tax issues, evictions, and other matters that arise with respect to the ownership and control of real property.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  BUSINESS LAW

The lawyers of the Skagit Law Group handle matters related to the formation of, management of, dissolution of, and disputes relating to partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and other entities. Skagit Law Group represents large and small businesses and assists in the selection, formation and maintenance of the optimal business structure for its clients. Skagit Law Group also handles issues relating to the documentation of usual and unusual business transactions, secured interests in personal property, uniform commercial code (UCC), purchase and sale of businesses, commercial disputes, claims against bonds, and a wide variety of commercial matters.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  CORPORATE LAW

The lawyers of Skagit Law Group handle matters with relation to the formation of business entities (see “Business Law”) and also advises small corporations and limited liability companies on issues involving corporate governance. The firm’s corporate practice also extends to the preparation of annual reports and minutes for annual meetings. Skagit Law Group has the expertise to represent and advise shareholders in matters such as the preparation of shareholder agreements, the sale of stock, and the dissolution of a corporation.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  COMMERCIAL LAW

The lawyers of Skagit Law Group handle issues relating to the documentation of usual and unusual business transactions, secured interests in personal property, uniform commercial code (UCC) matters, purchase and sale of businesses, commercial disputes, claims against bonds, and a wide variety of commercial matters.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area: EMPLOYMENT LAW

Skagit Law Group can assist local employers with advice to their management or human resource professionals on statutory and regulatory compliance.  We can also provide drafting and auditing support for a wide range of employment contracts and employment policies.  In matters of wage and hour, employee leave and accommodations, as well as discipline and termination of employees, Skagit Law Group can provide guidance and advice.  If the need arises for an independent workplace investigation or training of your workforce or management level employees, Skagit Law Group is a valuable resource.  In the event a dispute cannot be resolved internally, Skagit Law Group has an expertise in negotiating on behalf employers and defending them in litigation in court and in front of administrative agencies.

Skagit Lawyers of Skagit Law Group Practice Area:  TAXATION

Skagit Law Group specializes in estate tax issues, and also handles tax controversy matters having significant legal implications.

Skagit Law Group’s expertise allows clients to take advantage of opportunities to preserve more estate wealth. Skagit Law Group advises clients on their potential future estate tax liability and offers strategies for reducing estate tax liability and providing effective transfers of wealth that protect clients’ assets.  Skagit Law Group attorneys stay current with changes to the tax code in order to advise you when updates to your estate plan are recommended.

Utilizing a Skagit Law Group estate planner with tax expertise helps to prevent missed opportunities to limit estate tax, to avoid an unintended distribution of your assets, and to limit the potential for disputes.  The goal is to enable clients to provide for their families in a way that protects clients’ assets, reduces risk and tax liabilities while complying with federal and state rules and regulations.