Probate is all we do. We open ~200 probates annually. Let us open yours. Messes a specialty.
Highly knowledgeable and efficient!
- a Probate client
Excellent, timely legal advice & service!
- Tony, a Probate client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($300/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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24 Roy St # 340
Seattle, WA 98109
Office:
206-545-1463
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Probate client,
2010-09-07
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
I would not hesitate to recommend this probate lawyer! Efficient and very knowledgeable with the probate process. Thank you, Richard!!!
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Posted by:
Tony,
2010-04-05
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Richard handled the probate of my late mother's will and probate of her estate with compassion and regard. His services were excellent and, his fees...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. He has the best website I have ever seen on probate in WA state. In addition to a simple straightforward explanation of the...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Elizabeth Powell
, Tacoma (WA), 3 months ago
Richard's superb rating on Avvo IS fully deserved. I don't need to say more.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Theresa Petrey
, Ellensburg (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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32 years since Richard Wills was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1990 |
01/31/2012 |
| California |
Inactive
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1979 |
11/03/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Lawyer at
Washington Probate
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2003–present
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Lawyer at
Law Office of Richard Wills
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1985–2002
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Lawyer at
Webster, Jones & Agran
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1983–1985
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Lawyer at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
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1981–1983
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Lawyer at
Lawler, Felix & Hall
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1979–1981
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| University of California at Los Angeles School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1979 |
| California Institute of Technology |
Molecular Biology |
PhD - Doctorate |
1970 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Life Science |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1965 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Intake Attorney, Probate Review Calendar |
King County Superior Court |
2007 |
| Intake Attorney, Probate Delinquency & Contempt Calendar |
King County Superior Court |
2005 |
| Intake Attorney, Guardianship Monitoring Program |
King County Superior Court |
2003 |
| President, Estate & Gift Tax Section |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
1985 |
| Trustee, Tax Section |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
1985 |
| Trustee, Real Property & Probate Section |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
1984 |
| National Postdoctoral Fellowship |
US National Institututes of Health |
1970 |
| Election to Sigma Xi, National Scientific Honorary |
Society of Sigma Xi |
1970 |
| National Graduate Fellowship |
US National Institutes of Health |
1965 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys |
2007-present
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Real Property & Probate Section, King County Bar |
2003-present
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Real Property & Probate Section, WA State Bar |
2003-present
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Solo & Small Firm Section, King County Bar |
2003-present
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Solo & Small Firm Section, WA State Bar |
2003-present
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| President |
Estate & Gift Tax Section, LA County Bar |
1979-1985
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| Trustee |
Real Property & Probate Section, LA County Bar |
1979-1985
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State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section |
1979-1985
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Tax Section, CA State Bar |
1979-1985
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| Trustee |
Tax Section, LA County Bar |
1979-1985
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 13
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250 |
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91 |
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Taking Title to Property: The Community Property Advantage |
The Los Angeles Lawyer |
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| Estate Planning under the Economic Recovery Act |
The Los Angeles Lawyer |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Estate Planning under the New Tax Act |
LA County Bar Annual Estate Planning Conference |
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| Estate & Tax Planning for Small Business Owners |
CA Continuing Education of the Bar |
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| Recent Advances in Probate Law & Practice |
CA Continuing Education of the Bar |
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| Recent Advances in Probate Law & Practice |
CA Continuing Education of the Bar |
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