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Mary Anne Vance
also known as Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin and Burnett
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Biography
Mary Anne Vance focuses her practice on estate planning, trusts and probate. She is the co-author of the Probate and Estate Planning Chapters of the "Washington Civil Practice Deskbook". She chairs and speaks at legal seminars sponsored by the Washington State and King County Bar Associations. She was voted "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law and Politics Magazine and voted one of Seattle's Top Attorneys by Seattle Magazine.
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Licensed in Washington for 46 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 49 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin & Burnett, PLLC.
801 2nd Ave. Suite #1415, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Sheryl | December 03, 2013 | Debt Settlement
An angel in my time of sorrow.
My husband passed away after a long bout with cancer. I was devastated and alone with so many questions about what to do. Mary Anne Vance, gave me an informative conference that answered questions about debt and probate issues, that could easily have cost me thousands in legal fees. I was so gratefu...
Mary Anne Vance's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mary Anne is very professional and efficient. I often refer clients to her when I am conflicted out on a matter or otherwise am unable to assist. "
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
AV - Highest Award in Ethics and Knowledge, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine
2016
Preeminent Woman Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Seattle Magazine, Top Attorney
2015
Top Attorney in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics
2007
Top Lawyer, Seattle Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2005
Top Lawyer, Seattle Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2003
Top Lawyer, Seattle Magazine
2002
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2001
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
2000
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, Reed Longyear Malnati Corwin & Burnett, PLLC.
1981 - 2017
Director, The Law Office of Mary Anne Vance, P.S.
Associations
2010 - Present
Washington Women in TaxMember
1979 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2022
Fred Hutch Cancer Center Professional Advisory CouncilMember
2012 - 2018
YMCA/West Seattle and FauntleroyBoard of Advisors
2012 - 2015
King County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2006 - 2022
Estate Planning Council of SeattleMember
2005 - 2007
Seattle AcademyEndowment Committee -Member
1998 - 2000
Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust SectionExecutive Committee
1985 - 1988
Washington State Limited Practice BoardAppointee
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re Estate of Price
Widow prevailed in inheriting from her deceased husband over the objections of her step-sons.
Education
1974
Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
Drake University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
King County Bar Association
Estate Planning- Ethical issues
2021
King County Bar Association
Probate Administration
2021
King County Bar Association
Estate Planning- Ethical issues
2020
King County Bar Association
Probate Administration
2020
King County Bar Association
Estate Planning- Ethical issues
2019
King County Bar Association
Probate Administration
2019
King County Bar Association
Estate Planning- Ethical issues
2018
King County Bar Association
Probate Administration
2018
King County Bar Association
Estate Planning for the 99%: Ethics
2017
King County Bar Association
Probate Administration
2016
National Business Institue
Ultimate Guide to Probate
2016
King County Bar Association
Wills and Trusts
2013
Washington State Bar Association
When Death and Divorce Collide
2013
American Civil Liberties Union
Estate Planning and the Joy of Giving
2012
Washington State Bar Association
Preparing a Basic Estate Plan
2010
Senior Services of Seattle/ King County
End of Life Issues
2010
Seminar Co-Chair
Guardianship Procedures
2010
King County Bar Association CLE
Strengthening Your Estate Planning Practice
2009
Washington Elder Law
What Everyone Should Know About the Array of Legal Documents and Procedures Available to Assist the Elderly
2009
Probate Boot Camp
Closing Probate
2008
Washington Elder Law
What Everyone Should Know About the Array of Legal Documents and Procedures Available to Assist the Elderly
2006
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
When Death and Divorce Collide: Cross-over Issues in Estate Planning and Family Law
2006
The Docket/ TVW Television
Consumer Information on Financial and Medical Powers-of-attorney
2006
KUOW Radio Interview with Steve Scher
Estate Planning
2005
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
When Death and Divorce Collide: Cross-over Issues in Estate Planning and Family Law
2004
Washington Ethics Advisory, Washington Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning Practice
2002
Washington Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Real World Estate Planning: Estate Planning for the Mid-Sized Estate
2001
Washington Ethics Advisory, Washington Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning Practice
2000
Washington Ethics Advisory, Washington Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning Practice
1997
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Estate Planning Involving the Nontraditional Family
1994
Real Property Probate & Trust Mid Year Meeting
Things I Should Know But Am Afraid To Ask: Selected Issues In Real Estate Transactions
1993
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Financing and Lender Responsibility in Real Estate Transactions: A Borrower's Perspective
1993
Seattle King County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Estate Planning Approaches for Middle Income Individuals and Families
1992
Seattle King County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Estate Planning Approaches for Middle Income Individuals and Families
Publications
2006
Washington State Bar Association
When Death and Divorce Collide: Cross-over Issues in Estate Planning and Family Law
2004
Washington Ethics Advisory, Washington Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning Practice
2001
Washington Ethics Advisory, Washington Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning Practice
2000
Washington Ethics Advisory, Washington Law Institute Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Ethical Issues in Estate Planning Practice
1994
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Things I Should Know But Am Afraid To Ask: Selected Issues in Real Estate Transactions
1993
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Financing and Lender Responsibility in Real Estate Transactions: A Borrower's Perspective
1993
Seattle King County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Estate Planning Approaches for Middle Income Individuals and Families
1993
Washington Civil Practice Deskbook
Estate Planning and Probate
1992
Seattle King County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Estate Planning Approaches for Middle Income Individuals and Families
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Physicians' Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment
02 Jun 2010
Legal Guide
The Vulnerable Adult Statute
02 Jun 2010
Legal Guide
Guardianships
02 Jun 2010