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Karl Flaccus’s practice focuses on estate planning, trusts, probate, and litigation involving wills, probates, and guardianships. He has guided thousands of families in successfully structuring important personal documents and plans, and the successful resolution of trust and estate conflicts.
Karl has an extensive background in the legal field predating his 2023 merger with Brothers & Henderson. Before attending law school, he practiced tax accounting and representing clients in audits before the IRS for 11 years in Alaska. During law school, he interned with Judge Hugh Bownes of the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston, and clerked for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Concord, New Hampshire. After receiving his Juris Doctor, he clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Rothstein, and for Judges Marshall Forrest and Jack Scholfield of Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals. In 1994, he opened his own private law practice in Seattle, Flaccus Law, where he served thousands of clients in the successful structuring of important personal documents and plans. He understands the heavy emotional and financial costs of litigation for his clients.
Beginning in the late 1990’s, Karl ran a free monthly legal clinic at the Shoreline Senior Center for almost 20 years, where he offered pro bono legal advice to hundreds of seniors and their family members
Outside of work, Karl enjoys a myriad of outdoor activities. During his time in Alaska, he kayaked thousands of river miles and built two cabins outside of Fairbanks. He has run a number of marathons, including the Boston Marathon. Nowadays, he likes to ski, hike, and spend time with his family. The Flaccus family also spends a lot of cabin time in the Cascades throughout all the seasons.
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Acquired: 1990
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936 N 34th Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98103
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Posted by Michael | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I utilized Karl on two occasions. The first was to update my elderly Mother's will and the second was to update my will and create a Power of Attorney for both me and my Wife. On both occasions (10 years apart) he provided great expertise along with appropriate questions to ensure he knew what we...
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Karl after seeing his Avvo profile as I had some trust- related questions. He spent 15 minutes patiently answering my questions and explaining things to me. At the end of the call, I asked him if he needed to charge me for giving me his legal advice. He said no need, too much trouble he s...
Posted by Daniel | November 17, 2013
My father passed away and I was chosen as the estate rep. My parents had used Karl before so I called him. It was a pretty difficult time for me and was very unsure of what to do. After my meeting with Karl I was very relieved to have found him. Flash forward one year and I'm done with the estate and...
Posted by Chris | June 5, 2013
Karl was terrific to work with. He helped us set up our estate plans, worked with us to make decisions specific to our situation, and then tailored the documents to our exact specifications. He blended with our schedule. Perhaps more significantly, Karl read and understood an LLC Operating agreeme...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2013
Mr. Flaccus assisted me with a trust case for my mother's grandchildren. From the beginning he kept me informed on everything he was doing and was always responsive on a timely basis when I wanted to communicate to him. I highly reccomend him to anyone who needs an estate attorney and I believe he ...
"I have known Karl for many years, and have recently represented a client in an adverse relationship to Karl's client. Karl is a very well-respected Elder Law attorney in the Seattle area. I would be happy to refer clients to him."
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Litigation lawyer
2017
Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2023 - Present
Of Counsel, Brothers Henderson Durkin, P.S.
1995 - 2023
Attorney, Flaccus Law, Flaccus & Associates
1994 - 1994
Clerk to Chief Judge Barbara Rothstein, US District Court, Western Washington
1991 - 1993
Law Clerk to Judge Scholfield, Court of Appeals, State Of Washington, Division I
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk to Judge Forrest, Court of Appeal, Washington State, Division I
1997 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysAttorney Member
1995 - Present
King County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1990 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Attorney Member
2007 - 2008
Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law SectionChair
2005 - 2007
King County Bar Association, Elder Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2002 - 2003
Board of the Shoreline Senior CenterPresident
Parties satisfied
Jury found in favor of client
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Standards, Ethics and GAL Best Practices “Red Flags for Guardians Ad Litem”
2012
Guardianship Medical Reports for Guardians Ad Litem
2004
Amendments to the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct
2007
English
Legal Answers
What document do we need if my partner wants me to remain living in his home if he dies and his children are to inherit it?
15 Jan 2022
My parents are alive but give me permission to claim their funds through the DOT, would that make me a Trustee?
08 May 2021
Do I need to create/file/notarize any new trust-related documents to execute the revocable living trust upon grantor's passing?
03 Aug 2020