Rajiv Nagaich

Rajiv Nagaich

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Federal Way, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law

31919 6th Ave S Ste A-100, Federal Way, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Law Offices of Rajiv Nagaich

31919 6th Ave S Ste A-100, Federal Way, WA, 98003-5210

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Rajiv Nagaich's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Power Of Attorney

Posted by William | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Retirement Planning

Rajiv & his staff are very professional and helpful in all matters you may wish to discuss about your upcoming retirement. Their planning was much more than legal planning, unlike anything that traditional attorney's offer. The advice and direction they give you helps you to focus on everything you ...need to plan for, such as medical care, housing options, and financial planning, not just the will, medical directives, and financial POA. They also give you meaningful "homework" that gets you motivated to complete your planning process. WefFound this to be valuable and will even be making changes to our first set of documents based on input of the agents present in the family meeting.

Posted by Patty | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Life changing results with Rajiv

I listened to Rajiv on the radio for about 2 years. Then attended one of his free seminars. I had also emailed him for free advice for an elderly neighbor. My opinion of him was that he seemed caring and genuine, so my husband and I hired him to create our legal documents, as well as a lifeplan/roa...dmap. I found Rajiv to be all I thought he was, plus more. He took the time to get to know us as people. Our hopes and dreams, and our struggles. He talked to us about taking control of our health so we could have a more quality life. Also about realistic planning for where we will live as we age. He went over our finances with us and helped us orient to how we currently stand, and what we should consider doing to protect our assets as we age. He then discussed what legal documents would be appropriate for our situation. In all these categories, he had resources available to refer us to both in our area, and closer to where my husband's daughter lives. He also offered us options other than those he most recommended. He involved us in every aspect of the process. So much of what he said resonated deeply within me. I had some sleepless nights as I contemplated this new way of thinking about how I want to live the rest of my life. Some of it had to do with thinking about family, and mending broken relationships. Or who would I entrust with my health or financial directives? Or who would be my beneficiary(s)? As well as the fact that I am not happy in my current job, but at almost 60, what to do about it? Rajiv kindly and compassionately discussed these issues with me and provided some facts and real options. Above all, I never felt like Rajiv was just doing his job. I believe he truly cares about me and my husband living our best lives now, and as we age. And that as we age and face the need for others to make our care decisions, we will have the documents in place, and will have had the conversations we needed to get the care we hoped for. And last, when we pass from this life, we will have already taken the steps to ensure family has the tools to wrap up our estate. I can't recommend Rajiv highly enough. He is a special human being, and I'm so happy I took this journey with him.

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Rajiv Nagaich's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Schuster

Elder law lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Nagaich. He is a passionate about the concern of his clients and a premiere innovator in the Elder Law field for the betterment of all elders across the country."

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William Fralin

Elder law lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rajiv is one of the most innovative elder law attorneys in the country. Through his radio program and his public speaking he has educated the public regarding elder law more than any other attorney in the nation. If I were not an elder law attorney and my parent needed advice I would use Rajiv and his team. William Fralin, Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) Washington. DC"

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Mark Albertson

Elder law lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rajiv is an intelligent, articulate, compassionate and highly competent elder law attorney, and I highly recommend him for elder law issues"

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Lynn St. Louis

Elder law lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Rajiv Nagaich, who is a well-respected Elder Law attorney. He is dedicated to his clients and to the Elder Law community. I find him to be knowledgeable and capable. I have no reservations in recommending Rajiv to any potential client needing representation in Elder Law matters."

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Olga Gershaft

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rajiv is a brilliant estate planning and elder law attorney - knowledgeable, hardworking, caring and compassionate. He will be there for his clients every step of the way."

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Robert Pittman

Elder law lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rajiv cares about his clients. He takes a comprehensive approach to making their lives better."

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Margaret Phelan

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Admonition issued in WA, 2019

updated on 03/03/2020

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2016

updated on 06/20/2016

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2014

Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Senior Attorney, Johnson and Nagaich

Associations

2010 - Present

WA Chapter National Academy of Elder Law Attorney

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Special Needs Trust - WSBA

Chairperson

2005 - Present

Washington Elder Care

Board of Directors

2010 - 2012

Center for Medicare Advocacy Inc.

Board of Directors

2010 - 2013

John Marshall Law School, Chicago IL

Advisory Board Member, Elder Law

2007 - 2012

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Board of Directors

2007 - 2008

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association

Past President

2004 - 2008

Rotary Club

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Jenkins v. DSHS

Won the case

Haytack v. DSHS

Obtained judgement in favor of my clients.

In re Estate of Clyde F. Kerstetter

Ruling in favor of my client

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Education

2009

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2002

Seattle University School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2014

Every Saturday Mornings 10 am - Noon (KTTH AM 770) Aging Options Radio

2014

4 - Monthly Seminars

Life Planning and Elder Law

2013

Teaching @ Law School

Elder Law

2012

SNT conference

Special Needs Trust

2010

WSASC Annual Conference 2010 Capitol Connections

2010

VA Disability CLE VA Disability & Medicaid

2010

Texas State Bar Diversity Presentation

Diversity

2010

Choosing Managing and Drafting Special Needs Trust

Special Needs Trust

2010

2010 Annual Conference Sailing Thru Taxes

Publications

2013

Aging Options Publications How Traditional Estate Planning Fails Seniors

2012

Wolters Kluwer publication Elder Law Portfolio Series

2009

National Academy Elder Law Association News Life Care Planning vs. Medicaid Planning

2008

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Estate planning with a New Focus

2007

National Academy Elder Law Association News When I Can No Longer Take Care of Myself

Languages

Bengali

Hindi

Punjabi

English

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