Newton Kight LLP - Everett, WA

Over a Century of Estate and Probate Excellence in Everett

With a legacy spanning nearly a century, Newton Kight LLP has earned a respected reputation as one of Snohomish County's leading estate planning and probate law practices. Serving individuals, families, and business owners throughout Everett and the Puget Sound region, the firm delivers dependable legal guidance to protect family wealth and resolve complex administrative matters. When you need an attorney who possesses deep knowledge of Washington probate and trust statutes, Newton Kight LLP combines traditional integrity with practical problem-solving to protect your interests.

Comprehensive Estate Planning, Wills, and Trusts

Estate planning safeguards personal autonomy and ensures orderly asset succession. The experienced estate planning lawyers at Newton Kight LLP construct customized legal instruments designed to honor personal wishes and prevent future family disputes.

• Wills and Testamentary Documents: Preparing tailored wills that designate executors, outline clear asset distributions, and appoint trusted guardians for minor children.
• Living and Special Needs Trusts: Structuring revocable trusts to avoid statutory probate delays and special needs trusts that preserve public benefits eligibility for loved ones with disabilities.
• Powers of Attorney and Directives: Drafting durable powers of attorney for finance and healthcare directives, ensuring designated representatives can act during unexpected incapacity.
• Elder Law and Vulnerable Adult Protection: Assisting seniors and families with Vulnerable Adult Protection Act petitions and long-term asset protection strategies.

Probate Administration and TEDRA Dispute Resolution

Administering an estate requires adherence to statutory duties and court rules. The firm guides personal representatives and fiduciaries through probate proceedings in Snohomish County Superior Court with meticulous precision.

• Probate Administration: Assisting executors with probate court filings, creditor notices, estate inventories, and final asset distributions.
• TEDRA Agreements: Negotiating non-judicial agreements under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act to resolve controversies without costly courtroom litigation.
• Probate Litigation: Representing heirs and personal representatives in will contests, fiduciary disputes, and contested trust accountings.
• Guardianship and Conservatorship: Establishing legal guardianships and conservatorships under the Uniform Guardianship Act to protect incapacitated adults.

Why Choose Newton Kight LLP

Clients looking to find a lawyer who delivers dedicated attention and deep legal insight rely on Newton Kight LLP. Managing partner M. Geoffrey G. Jones and the firm's experienced attorneys bring decades of probate leadership and community dedication. In addition to estate matters, the firm assists clients with business formation and residential real estate transactions.

Schedule a Consultation in Everett

If you need to hire an attorney to prepare your will, settle an estate, or protect a vulnerable relative, Newton Kight LLP provides trusted counsel. Contact the Everett office on 32nd Street to arrange a consultation.