Madeline Gauthier

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Madeline Gauthier

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts

2223 112th Ave NE, Suite 202, Bellevue, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Madeline

Biography

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Estate Controversies

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

30%
Probate 30%

30%
Wills and Living Wills 30%

30%
Trusts 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 6
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Madeline Gauthier

2223 112th Ave NE, Suite 202, Bellevue, WA, 98004

www.madelinegauthier.com

Madeline Gauthier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

81 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Tax

Posted by Barbara | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Tax

None Better

I have had occasion in my lifetime to consult with many attorneys on behalf of relatives needing estate planning advice. There are none better attorneys practicing in this area than Madeline Gauthier. I thoroughly agree with the comments below so I will mention just two: (1) the book that she ...wrote belongs in every home; (2) she thoroughly knows the state and federal laws relative to wills and taxes.

Posted by Alison | April 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Estate Attorney

We just finished updating our wills with Madeline and were very pleased with her work. We had previously had her draw up our will in 2017. Madeline is very knowledgable on estate planning and taxes. We feel confident our wishes are expressed in our will and appreciated Madeline's patience with us.... She answered all of our questions and she was very thorough. We highly recommend her.

Posted by Pamela | November 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Thorough and Knowledgeable

Many years ago Madeline worked with us to write our wills. We were impressed by how thorough and thoughtful she was with us, helping us to think about many issues that we had not considered. We recently hired her again to update our wills now that our children are grown. We are Canadians living in th...e US and wanted to make sure we were protecting ourselves and our children from international tax issues etc.. Madeline was very knowledgeable and gave us excellent advice. We appreciate all her help and highly recommend her.

Posted by Peter | July 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Madeline handled our complicated will with skill and expertise.

Madeline handled our complicated will with skill and expertise. We were impressed with her integrity, and the way she demonstrated her care and concern for us. Madeline publishes a little book, "Where there is a Will, there is a way." This little book really gave us the foundational information we ne...eded as we were building our will to suit our needs perfectly. We highly recommend Madeline for all of your estate and tax planning needs.

Posted by Ann | October 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Will and Trust

Madeline listened carefully to our concerns for protecting each other and our children and grandchildren with a will and trusts. We appreciated her attention to writing a will that provides us peace of mind. This included healthcare directives, and power of attorneys for each other. She guided us ...through transfer of remaining assets to our survivors that was in line with laws, taxes, financial institutions and our family needs. We appreciate her book, WHERE THERE'S A WILL, there's a way, Washington State wills, living trusts and taxes.

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Madeline Gauthier's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Davis

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Madeline for estate planning services - always with a good result. I fully endorse her."

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Rachel Bender

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Madeline is clearly passionate about the law and cares for her clients."

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Susan Amini

Probate lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse Ms. Gauthier. She is knowledgeable, insightful, and a strong advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Gauthier to anyone seeking an attorney in the area of probate, estates and trusts."

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Helene Koch

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Madeline is a wonderfully knowledgeable and caring attorney. I have worked on two different matters with her and she has been a font of information and provides her clients with comprehensive estate planning customized to their needs. I have also referred a client to her in Washington and will continue to do so as I encounter needs in that state."

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Alan Tonnon

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Madeline Gauthier professionally for over 15 years. I have referred clients to her with trusts, wills and probate questions and problems. She is a very conscience, hardworking and detailed orientated lawyer. She has written the book “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way”."

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Daniel Quick

Probate lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gauthier is an experienced and capable attorney, and a strong advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Gauthier to anyone requiring representation in the area of probate, trusts, and estates."

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Kathryn Fields

Wills and living wills lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Madeline is conscientious and meticulous about her work product and services. She's the kind of attorney I would hire for myself or recommend to family or friends whom I wanted to have benefit from both affordable and also top quality legal services. I am totally at ease whenever I refer my clients to her for services."

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Virginia Onu

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gauthier is an excellent, hard working, caring attorney. I strongly recommend her."

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Steven Gordon

Real estate lawyer

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Jason Giesler

Estate planning lawyer

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Helene Koch

Estate planning lawyer

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Kathryn Fields

Family lawyer

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Doris Eslinger

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Alan Tonnon

Real estate lawyer

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Susan Amini

Family lawyer

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Virginia Onu

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney, President, Gauthier & Associates

1993 - 1993

Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University

1988 - 1991

Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General

Associations

2005 - Present

East King County Bar Association, Trust and Estate Section

Chairman

1992 - Present

King County Bar Association

1992 - Present

East King County Bar Association

1988 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

1997 - 1999

East King County Estate Planning Council

Board Member

Education

1992

University of Florida

LL.M - Master of Laws

1987

Gonzaga University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2007

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

2007

Chat With Women on AM 1150 / KKNW

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning, Taxes,

2006

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

2005

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

2004

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

2003

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

2002

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

2001

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

2000

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

1999

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

1998

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

1997

Continuing Legal Education on Writing Wills

Writing Wills, teaching to other lawyers

Publications

N/A

Madeline Gauthier Where There's A Will, There's A Way! A Guide to Wills, Living Trusts, and Planning for the Ones You Love

Languages

English

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