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I graduated from Stanford University and the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Prior to opening Hickman Menashe, P.S., I practiced as an associate at the law firm of Isenhour Bleck, PLLC. I also worked for Senator Ron Wyden, and Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services. I enjoy meeting people, learning their stories and helping them put basic planning in place that will make a difference for themselves and their loved ones.
I am a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association and previously served as a member of their Executive Committee. I regularly speak before State and local bar groups, estate planning councils, and community groups on topics ranging from Estate Planning to Special Needs Trusts to Medicaid Planning.
I am actively involved in my community and keep busy playing and enjoying life with my wife and children.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1993
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Acquired: 1995
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Posted by Cindy | January 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
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I am a paralegal working in Seattle, and our firm asked Jacob Menashe to assist us with an extremely complex state‑managed benefits matter for one of our clients. Jacob and his paralegal, Linda , were nothing short of exceptional. Jacob is, without question, the most knowledgeable attorney in Washin...
Posted by Karen | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Nursing Home/Medicaid
In the middle of the Covid pandemic, we needed to move my 97 year old mother from an Assisted Living to a Nursing Home for a higher level of medical care. To further complicate matters, Mom’s savings were running out, and we knew that we would need to file for Medicaid assistance in the upcoming mont...
Posted by Sandi | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Best Choice
Empathetic, knowledgeable, concise and comprehensive are words I would use in describing Jacob Menache. The meeting regarding our father's estate is NOT something we looked forward to. However, Jacob helped us identify key issues and strategies for moving forward, with dad's best interests in mind....
"Jacob knows his craft and does it well. He has drafted trusts for my clients a few times now and has done and exceptional job."
"I have known Jacob for many years. He is a very well-respected Elder Law attorney in the Lynnwood area. I have referred clients to him, and would be happy to do so again."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2000
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005 - Present
Attorney, Hickman Menashe, P.S.
1900 - Present
Member, Hickman Menashe, P.S.
1997 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Isenhour Bleck, PLLC
1996 - 1997
Staff Attorney, Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services
1996 - 1996
Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Ron Wyden
1993 - 1995
Staff Attorney, Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services
2010 - Present
Special Needs AllianceMember
2005 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Snohomish County Estate Planning CouncilMember
1993 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionPast Chair, Current Member
1993 - Present
King County Bar Association, Guardianship and Elder Law SectionPast Chair, Current Member
1993 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
A.B.
2019
Funding Special Needs Trusts with Retirement Accounts
2019
Special Needs Trusts: Strategies for Planning
2018
Medicaid Long Term Care Coverage: An Overview from an Elder Law Attorney
2018
Special Needs Trusts: An Overview and Planning Considerations
2017
Special Needs Trusts: An Overview and Planning Considerations
2016
Estate Tax Planning for the Non-1%, With a Focus on Washington's Estate Tax
2015
Special Needs Trusts: A Refresher and Closer Look at Select Issues
2015
Spotlight on Select Special Needs Trust Issues
2014
SNTs: A Brief Overview and Issues for the Guardian ad Litem
2014
Special Needs Trusts: Considerations for Clients
2012
Important Planning for Individuals and Families Faced with Chronic, Long Term Illness
2010
Fundamentals of Drafting a First Party Special Needs Trust and More
2010
Long Term Care Medicaid Coverage in Washington State and Basic Estate Planning Documents
2009
Medicaid Long-Term Care Coverage, Essential Lessons
2008
Establishment and Use of a Special Needs Trust
2008
Estate Planning and Medicaid: Planning and Pitfalls
2007
Durable Powers of Attorney, Drafting and Strategic Concerns, Medicaid Planning, Tax Planning, Gifting and More
2007
Spotlight on Very Common and Equally Difficult Issues Arising in Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning
2007
Medicaid, Social Security and Government Benefits
2007
The Changing Medicaid and Estate Tax Landscapes and Planning Issues for the CPG to Consider
2020
2008
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