$ 350-350 per hour
An experienced estate planning and probate attorney, Kristina’s practice involves analyzing, preparing, and helping clients implement estate plans. She also counsels clients on charitable giving, prenuptial agreements, estate and gift tax issues, estate and trust administration, and guardianships. She represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in negotiating settlements of trusts and estates, as well as preparing and filing gift and estate tax returns.
Prior to establishing her own law firm, Kristina was a member in theSeattle office of Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC. Kristina’s work history includes her role as the Assistant Dean of Development and Community Relations for the University of Washington School of Law and the Executive Director of the Washington Law School Foundation.
Affiliations:
Kristina is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Estate Planning Council of Seattle, and Washington Women in Tax. She is also a member of and past-chair of the University of Washington Estate Planning Advisory Committee, and serves on the Estate Planning Council of Seattle Executive Committee. She is a past member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Planned Giving Board and the Editorial Board of the Washington State Bar Association Real Property Probate & Trust Newsletter, and past-president of the Financial Planning Association of Puget Sound.
Kristina was recognized as a Super Lawyer for the years 2001 through 2014 by Washington Law & Politics magazine. Kristina has also been recognized by Seattle Magazine as one of the best estate planning lawyers inSeattle.
Education:
Kristina received her J.D. from theUniversity ofWashington in 1990 and her B.A. from theUniversity ofMontana in 1986.
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PO Box 16346, Seattle, WA, 98116
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Posted by Boyce | December 8, 2012
My wife and I have been working with Kristina for over 14 years, beginning with estate work for one of our parents and continuing with our own legal matters since then. In a word, she is phenomenal. She always offers us outstanding legal advice and counsel, she knows current laws and regulations, a...
Posted by Joann | March 12, 2009
I have used Kristina Udall for estate planning and have recommended her to others. My mother used her services after my father passed away for probate. I'm an attorney and I consider her to be superb in her field.
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2007
From the fist meeting to the final signing of the papers, Ms. Udall was very professional, knowledgable and timely. We believe her hourly charges were just and valued. We will use Ms. Udall again.
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have personally used and recommended Kristina's services. I believe her to be among the finest attorneys in Washington."
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2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2004
Super Laywer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2003
Best Lawyers, Seattle Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2004 - Present
Owner - Solo Practioner, Law Office of Kristina C. Udall PLLC
2000 - 2004
Partner, Williams Kastner & Gibbs
1998 - 2000
Of Counsel, Williams Kastner & Gibbs
1995 - 1998
Assistant Dean, University of Washington School of Law
1994 - 1995
Associate Director of Gift Planning, University of Washington
1991 - 1994
Associate, Williams Kastner & Gibbs
1990 - 1991
Associate, Bogle and Gates
2000 - Present
Washington Women in TaxMember
1998 - Present
University of Washington Estate Planning BoardMember and Past Chair
1994 - Present
Estate Planning Council of SeattleMember
1990 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Planning Giving BoardMember
1999 - 2003
Financial Planning AssociationMember and Past Chair
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Estate Planning and Beyond
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