Karl L. Flaccus

Karl L. Flaccus

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 35 years

Probate Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts

936 N 34th Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA

About Karl

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 60%

Resolving probates, creditor claims, will challenges, court disputes, real estate and personal property claims, in court cases and non-court cases, before judges and mediators.

30 years | 1,150 cases

60%
Estate Planning 25%

Draft wills, trusts, special needs trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, living wills, planning for tax and various contingencies.

30 years | 1,450 cases

25%
Trusts 15%

Trust administration, trust dispute resolutions, changes to revocable and irrevocable trusts, use of Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act, federal and state tax issues, accounting issues, and beneficiary disputes.

30 years | 750 cases

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brothers Henderson Durkin, P.S.

936 N 34th Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA, 98103

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Karl L. Flaccus's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent 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... wanted to accomplish and we knew the ramifications of the requests we made. He also willingly answered follow up questions over the phone. I would hire him again without hesitation and refer him to anyone needing a good Estate Attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

question on trust for estate planning

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...aid! What a nice guy! He said if I ever needed to hire an attorney, give him a call. You bet Karl. Thanks a lot. Much appreciated!

Posted by Daniel | November 17, 2013

Top Notch Estate Attorney

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... Karl has been there with me the whole time. He is extremely knowledgeable and well versed. Karl is also very down to earth and personable. He strikes me as a genuinely caring person at work and I'll have to assume off work too. I would go out of my way to recommend Karl to anyone willing to listen.

Posted by Chris | June 5, 2013

Great to work with

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...nt that was complex for the lay-person to grasp. His advice from that took us in a completely different direction that we did not anticipate and that, in hindsight, works much better for us. Working with Karl was an excellent experience and we would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2013

Best estate attorney in Seattle

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 ...has other specialties. My family was very satisfied with the results in court and he is worth every dollar. You will be hiring one of the best hiring Karl Flaccus.

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Karl L. Flaccus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barbara West

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Kellogg

Elder law lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

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

Associations

1997 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney Member

1995 - Present

King County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2007 - 2008

Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Chair

2005 - 2007

King County Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2002 - 2003

Board of the Shoreline Senior Center

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Probate Estate of [private]

Parties satisfied

Guardianship of M

Jury found in favor of client

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Education

1990

Northeastern University

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

University of Rochester

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Title 11, Washington State GAL Training

Standards, Ethics and GAL Best Practices “Red Flags for Guardians Ad Litem”

2012

Continuing Legal Education, GAL Training

Guardianship Medical Reports for Guardians Ad Litem

2004

Hot Topics in Elder Law

Amendments to the Washington State Rules of Professional Conduct

Publications

2007

King County Bar Association CLE - Advanced Guardianship Issues for Attorneys: Washington's Right to a Jury in Guardianship

Languages

English

Activity

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