Karen Nakagawa

Karen was so knowledgeable in helping my partner and me with our estate planning that I called her again interstate trusts issue. She offered several alternatives that did not require the thousands of dollars it would have cost had we proceeded in the way I originally planned. She's a diplomat, easy ...to work with, and knows the law. I highly recommend her for anything to do with family law.

I was referred to Karen Nakagawa by staff at a Seattle Hospital. I called her while at the hospital and she provided me with excellent advise over the phone. Many months later, when my mom passed - I called Karen - and she remembered us. We were so glad she agreed to work with our family to deal ...with the legal issues around death, wills, probate, etc. We had no idea what to do - and Karen patiently explained things, walked us through the steps, and provided us with multiple options when barriers arose. Our situation was complicated - with seven children around the US - none residing in Washington, mom's home with a mortgage, high medical bills added as lien to her home, changes in our family status, etc. Karen stuck with us, guiding us with compassion, respect and great legal intellect. After going through this process together, she feels like family!

I was the Trustee of a family Trust that was complicated, unequal, and spread among over a half-dozen beneficiaries. Having no experience as a professional Trustee, I needed legal advice. I consulted with Karen and she made the legalese melt into English I could understand, and she teased apart the o...ptions and presented them to me in a way that gave me great relief. I am so grateful for her wisdom and insight. This is what a lawyer should be.