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About Wendy
Biography
Thank you for visiting my Avvo home page. I represent clients of all types, and I look forward to representing you. I am proud to have a "Superb" Avvo Rating. Please also look at my client ratings and endorsements from other lawyers. I work hard, and I think it shows. Thanks, Wendy
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Estate Planning
100%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Oregon for 6 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 33 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Stoel Rives LLP
600 University Street,, Suite 3600, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Wendy Suzanne Goffe's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2007
Great Estate Planning Attorney
Wendy helped us out on preparing our wills and other estate documents. She was on top of all the issues and delivered things when she said that she would. She is also very personable. I strongly recommend her.
Wendy Suzanne Goffe's Lawyer Endorsements
"Wendy is a fantastic lawyer. We recently shared a client who was in the midst of litigating a very complicated divorce. Wendy provided a steady hand and insightful legal analysis with regard to estate planning issues. The client was overjoyed with the result. I highly recommend Wendy."
"I had the privilege of working with Wendy when we were in the same lawfirm, and know her to be a very highly skilled estate planning attorney as well as an important contributor to the legal community. I am pleased to give Wendy Goffe my strong endorsement."
"Wendy has done estate planning work for my family for a number of years. Not only is she a strong lawyer, but she is also a great communicator. It has been a pleasure to work with her."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Super Lawyer,
2009
Super Lawyer,
2008
Super Lawyer,
2007
Super Lawyer,
2006
League of Justice,
2006
Super Lawyer,
2005
Super Lawyer,
2004
Super Lawyer,
2003
Super Lawyer,
2002
Super Lawyer,
2001
Rising Star,
2001
Super Lawyer,
2000
Rising Star,
Work Experience
2002 - 2008
Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Law
Associations
2009 - Present
The Seattle Foundation Professional Advisory CouncilMember
2008 - Present
YWCA Planned Giving CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
The Nature Conservancy Planned Giving CommitteeMember
2005 - Present
Washington Women in TaxMember
2002 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate CounselFellow
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Estate Planning Council of SeattleMember
2006 - 2008
Estate Planning Council of Seattle Executive CommitteeMember
Education
1992
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Portland Estate Planning Council
Marriage, Domestic Partnerships, Civil Union: the Developing Landscape
2011
Advanced Estate Planning Techniques, San Francisco, CA
Fixing Do It Yourself Estate Plans
2009
Southern Federal Tax Institute
How to Handle the Family’s Vacation Home
2009
Indianapolis Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning for Vacation Property
2008
Duke University Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning for the Unmarried Couple
2008
Annual Meeting of the American Council on Gift Annuities
Charitable Gift Planning for the Unmarried Couple
2008
34th Annual Probate & Trust Law Section Conference, Minnesota State Bar Association
Preparing Effective Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples
2007
Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
From NASCAR Condominiums to Private Mausoleums: Keeping the Vatican Home in the Family
2007
41st Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
Death, Dirt & Duties: Estate Planning for Real Estate Tranfers
2006
Gonzaga University School of Law
Keeping the Cabin in the Family: A Guide to Joint Ownership and Use
2006
42nd Annual Advanced ALI-ABA Summer Program
Keeping the Cabin in the Family: A Guide to Joint Ownership and Use
2005
Unknown.
Allocation of Taxes and Expenses in the Estate
2005
University of Wisconsin
Planning for Alternative Lifestyles
2005
American College of Trust and Estate Council
Same-Sex Marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act
2004
49th Annual Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning for the Unmarried Adult/Non-Traditional Family
2004
East King County Estate Planning Seminar
Same-Sex Marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act
2004
Relationship Agreements Seminar
Trust Agreements in Divorce Settlements
2004
Advances at Children's Fifth Annual Luncheon
An Ideal Partnership Between Charities and Professional Advisors
2003
Tenth Annual WSBA Fall Real Estate Conference
Joint Ownership and Use: Keeping the Cabin in the Family
2003
The Seattle Foundation Professional Advisor Seminar
Options for Giving: Donor Advised Funds, Supporting Organizations & Private Foundations
2003
Unknown.
Trusts: Creativity in Dividing Marital Property
2003
Northwest Trust Conference of the Washington Bankers Association
Estate Planning For Blended Families: Yours, Mine and Ours
2002
American Council on Gift Annuities 25th Annual Conference
The Bush Tax Agenda & What it Means for Philanthropy
2001
WSBA Best of CLE Encore of Excellence
Using Flexible Clauses In Drafting
2001
Forty-Sixth Annual Estate Planning Seminar
Ten Estate Planning Tips
2001
Unknown.
Durable Powers of Attorney
2001
Northwest Venture Group
Tax Implications for Post-Boom Entrepreneurs and Investors
Publications
2011
Estate Planning magazine
From Zoom to Doom? Risks of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning
2010
Estate Planning magazine
An Introduction to Lesser-Known But Useful Trusts—Part 1
2010
Estate Planning magazine
An Introduction to Lesser Known But Useful Trusts Part 2
2007
Estate Planning magazine
Preparing Effective Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples
2006
Journal of Gift Planning
Estate and Charitable Gift Planning for Unmarried Couples
2005
32 Estate Planning 3
Vacation Property: Planning Strategies for Keeping the Vacation Home in the Family
2005
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Journal
Keeping the Cabin in the Family: A Guide to Joint Ownership and Use
2004
Unknown
Advisors and Planned Giving Officers: Serving Together in Philanthropy
2004
Wisconsin Journal of Family Law
Estate Planning for Blended Families: Yours, Mine and Ours
2004
ABA Family Advocate
Estate Planning With Trusts for Divorcing Spouses
2002
Family Foundation Advisor
The Basics of Values-Based Estate Planning
2002
Charitable Gift Planning News
Twenty-First Century Philanthropy: Creating a Virtual Endowment