Len and his team at Sound Estate Planning were wonderful to work with. From the first phone call followed by each appointment, communication was clear and informative. Hands down one of the best referrals we have received. We are very relieved to have ever everything in order.
Len and his staff are absolutely outstanding. Extremely thorough, competent, patient, and kind. Very clear communication- answered all our questions and also the ones we should be asking. We do not have legal backgrounds and were hesitant to plunge into all the details of creating a trust. Len and staff made it easy and actually enjoyable. And what a relief to cross this off our list. Most highly recommended!
My name is Len Hagen, the founding attorney at Sound Estate Planning, PLLC. My wife and I, along with our two daughters, moved to Edmonds in 2003. We love the Puget Sound and are privileged to have raised our children in this community.
My mission is to protect your loved ones - your assets - and your legacy. We are passionate about providing exceptional service and estate plans designed exclusively for each client. As a client, I will make sure you understand your plan and that you receive the tools and guidance you need to make informed decisions. Working with clients is a privilege, and I will always honor that privilege.
In order to learn the most current and advanced estate planning techniques, I completed the University of Washington’s Taxation and Estate Planning, LL.M. program, with honors.
At Sound Estate Planning, you will receive:
Exceptional service (time and location at your convenience, including evenings and weekends upon request);
Personal attention to your estate plan;
Honest and candid advice;
Timely documents and responses;
Guidance to maintain your plan;
Package pricing whenever possible; and
Access to other trusted advisors with integrity and specialized expertise.
Protecting your loved ones – your assets – your legacy, is deeply rewarding.
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Len and his team at Sound Estate Planning were wonderful to work with. From the first phone call followed by each appointment, communication was clear and informative. Hands down one of the best referrals we have received. We are very relieved to have ever everything in order.
Posted by Jacqui | August 25, 2022
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Outstanding!
Len and his staff are absolutely outstanding. Extremely thorough, competent, patient, and kind. Very clear communication- answered all our questions and also the ones we should be asking. We do not have legal backgrounds and were hesitant to plunge into all the details of creating a trust. Len and staff made it easy and actually enjoyable. And what a relief to cross this off our list. Most highly recommended!
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Posted by Beth | May 23, 2022
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Estate Planning
It was a pleasure working with Sound Estate Planning for our estate plan. My husband and I have a blended family in different states of the US and Germany. Once we got the all the paperwork done and created our plan ,Mr. Hagen invited the family members to a zoom meeting ; his team sent out the zoom invites so that everyone could hear our plan and ask questions. My daughter who will be our executor of estate was so pleased about all the planning that Mr. Hagen did so, that it will be that much easier for her later on.
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Posted by Steven | August 31, 2021
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Professional and Personal Services
Len Hagen and his team at Sound Estate Planning are professionals and experts. When we hired Sound Estate Planning to prepare our estate plans, they used an approach that was tailored to our needs. Len created a graphic that showed exactly how the plan would manage our assets under different scenarios. Then he produced the documents needed to make it happen. We met in his office to be sure everything was correct. Len even met with our family to explain their roles in our estate plans. In the end, we received our documents in an organized portfolio. We are grateful to Len for the time and care that he took to make sure we got just what we wanted. We highly recommend Sound Estate Planning.
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Posted by Diane | May 25, 2021
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helped me set up my Rev Living Trust
100% knows his stuff. Professional, friendly office staff. Leonard walked me through step by step in setting up my living trust. I now have peace of mind knowing my estate will be handled exactly how I want it.
Posted by Michael | April 29, 2021
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Quality of Service
I can't rate Len high enough. He's professional in his approach to what you need, timely and you can always get hold of him or somebody in his office...a real person and not a machine. He offers sound advice in areas that I wasn't at all knowledgeable about and had suggestions for directions I should take that I hadn't even considered. Another great thing is that he has a follow up program in place to help with annual reviews to what you may need as things change in your life. He speaks English and not legalese that is hard to understand. Best experience with an attorney I've ever had!
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Posted by Liana | March 3, 2021
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Wonderful Experience
We went to Len to set up estate planning as we have two young children and felt it was important to be prepared. Len was recommended to us and after completing our estate planning I’m so grateful he was! The issues involved are so complex, but Len was able to break everything down for us in a manner we could really understand. He was exceptional at listening and incorporating our wishes. The final binder we were given was impeccably organized and easy to navigate. Every detail was covered and accounted for. I truly feel so at peace having this accomplished and now realize how important it is to have at attorney who truly understands all the issues at play. We reached back out to his team with some changes we wanted to make a year or so after completing our estate planning due to the birth of another child. Len and his team were again reliable and easily resolved what we wanted changed. We feel very lucky to have found Len and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for estate planning.
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Posted by Alison | February 12, 2021
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Estate planning and revokable trust
Len Hagen and his staff are professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Len came to our first meeting well prepared and demonstrated a complete grasp of my financial status and goals. He walked me through my options and made the complexities of estate planning easy to understand. I have complete trust in his ability and his ethical standards, and have no hesitation in highly recommending him.
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Posted by Robert | February 3, 2021
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Family Trust
We were referred to Len and company by a good friend who couldn't say enough nice things about their experience, and we were definitely not disappointed.
Len did an excellent job of breaking down complex financial and legal issues for us, putting topics and scenarios into simple relationship to one another, allowing us for the first time to have a truly solid picture of tax, inheritance, and legal issues we hadn't previously known about or considered.
Len and team made each and every step of the process of setting up our trust clear and simple, and they were able to work with our hectic schedules.
For those setting up their first family trusts or other estate planning needs, feel confident that Len and team can help you achieve what you need in a no-nonsense and clear manner with incredibly reasonable fees.
Finally, if you're a left hander, ask him for a couple of his pens as he's found the non smudge left handed pen we've all been looking for.
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Posted by Daniela | August 30, 2020
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Thorough, professional & very kind
We recently asked Leonard Hagen to prepare a revocable living trust for us. He met with us online initially to ensure that he understood our intentions and that we understood his process. With the information he gathered from us, he prepared a draft of the trust and shared it with us online for our review. Once the changes were made, we came in person to the office for signing documents. Several weeks later we returned to receive a large portfolio of all the trust arrangements, both on paper and digitally. We would strongly recommend Leonard’s services to anyone interested in making arrangements for their estate. He is professional and thorough, and a pleasure to deal with.
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Posted by Scott | August 16, 2020
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Knowledgeable, flexible, and effective
Terrific knowledge, very helpful, thorough, ensured personalized customization that matched our scenario, great follow-up, and all around nice team to work with. Well recommended.
Posted by Mickey | July 7, 2020
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Your best choice
We were extremely happy with the professional, detailed explanation of what all is involved creating our wills! Lynn and his staff were great, We would highly recommend!
Posted by Yeesmith | June 30, 2020
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Outstanding Guidance and Service
We were fortunate to find Sound Estate Planning. What an experience with a clearly knowledgeable attorney and staff. Their attention to our questions and concerns was immediately evident with clearly articulated responses and suggestions to accommodate our wishes. Len and staff provided timely communications throughout the planning process despite the coronavirus lockdown. We especially appreciated a video conference that included our personal representatives to make sure we were had a clear understanding about our roles in executing our estate plan. Without hesitation, we highly recommend the services of Sound Estate Planning.
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Posted by Patty | March 3, 2020
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GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! One of the BEST!!
Len Hagen is a top-notch estate planning attorney. We interviewed four attorneys prior to selecting him. He is very professional, knowledgeable, caring and takes time to answer all questions. The office personnel are warm, friendly and are very efficient. If you are looking for a good estate planning attorney, we highly recommend Len. You will not be disappointed.
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Posted by Sarah F. | February 15, 2020
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Great experience!
My husband and I just finished the process of setting up our estate with Len and his amazing team. They are very thorough and walked us through the whole process including answering many questions for us. Our situation was quite complicated with many moving parts, Len knew exactly what we needed and took care of everything. It's such a relief knowing we are set up the best way possible should something happen. I highly recommend Len and his team to friends, family, and clients for estate planning and such. They will take great care and make the process as easy as possible. We are very grateful.
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Posted by Lawrence | February 15, 2020
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Great experience ... highly recommend Len
My wife and I were recommended to Len to review and update our wills and are so grateful for that recommendation. Everyone at Sound Estate Planning was very friendly, courteous and helpful. Len did an outstanding job of preparing our new will, Powers of Attorney and Health Directives. He is extremely competent, knowledgeable and detailed and explained everything to us very clearly. From our initial meeting through the portfolio delivery, the entire process was very satisfying. We are so pleased to have Len Hagen as part of our financial/legal team and would highly recommend him.
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Posted by FMM | February 7, 2020
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Sound advice and excellent service!
We are very pleased to have found Sound Estate Planning (SEP) to help us with this important matter. Len and his staff are exceptionally pleasant to work with. We truly appreciate their professionalism and courtesy throughout the entire process, not to mention how efficient and thorough they are with the final product. Len’s expertise is evident.
We would definitely recommend our friends and families to choose SEP to put their mind at ease when going through this important step of their life. The money would be well spent!
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Posted by Lillian | January 24, 2020
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Very satisfied!
My family set up a trust with the help Sound Estate Planning, and we couldn't be happier. Frankly, I ordinarily hate having to deal with these kind of projects, but Len actually made it painless and pleasant. His sound knowledge, broad experience, and attention to detail are quite evident - and he's also warm and thoughtful, making for a relaxed and comfortable environment. We feel very good about getting important work completed by such a thorough and reliable business.
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Posted by Chuck | December 19, 2019
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You shouldn't go anywhere else!
My wife & I were referred to Len and his incredible staff. And we are very glad we were. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and explains this process in a way you can understand. Over the top customer service and tips that really helped us, from his many years guiding clients. We are very glad we worked with Lenard and his staff. You really should not go anywhere else if you want it done well and in a way that makes you feel glad you did.
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Posted by Dave | December 14, 2019
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Good experience
Len assisted me by preparing my will, financial power of attorney and health care power of attorney. He was thorough, prepared and professional, as were his staff. I would refer anyone to them.
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"I have known Leonard for several years now, and I have his seen firsthand his attention to detail in Estate and Business Planning Matters. I believe that Len does an exceptional job individualizing the client experience and understanding client needs."
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