Diane Lieb Wies

Diane Lieb Wies

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 24 years

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

2401 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA

About Diane

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 45%

Diane's business practice focuses on the formation, merger, and dissolution of corporations, limited liability companies, professional corporations, and professional limited liability companies; the purchase and sale of entities and/or their assets; and the drafting of contracts, employment agreements, employee manuals, non-competition agreements, construction contracts, and transactional documents for individuals, entities, employers, shareholders, officers, directors, members, and managers.

25 years

45%
Probate 30%

Diane assists surviving spouses, children, family, and friends of decedents with the administration of their loved ones’ estate through probate, small estate affidavits, community property clearances, and Trust administrations. She regularly assists personal representatives with the interpretation of Wills and by answering questions regarding estate administration and the fiduciary duties. She also assists with family allowance petitions, creditor claims, Will contests, and TEDRA actions.

24 years

30%
Estate Planning 25%

Diane assists individuals and couples with the preparation of estate planning documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Community Property Agreements. She also assists individuals and couples with tax and succession planning. Following the creation of Trusts, Diane assists the trustees with providing required notices and accountings; with modifying Trust terms through amendments and TEDRA actions; and by answering questions regarding the trustees' fiduciary duty.

24 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Diane Lieb Wies

2401 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98117-5831

Law Offices of Diane Lieb Wies

Po Box 70567, Seattle, WA, 98127-0567

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Diane Lieb Wies's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alvin | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Seconding that performance!

As the co executor to my late wife's estate settlement referred to in the review of July 26th 2017, I would like to add my kudos for Diane's work to make this time drama free and conflict free. Going through probate for the first time could have been traumatic. Didn't happen. Diane subsequently as...sisted in preparation of a will and subsequent pre nup to keep my affairs in line with my wishes for the future. Cheers Cheers, Cheers!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ms. Wies made my life so much easier!

Diane Wies was recommended by another attorney as an excellent professional to handle the probate for my mother's estate. In the initial meeting with her, it was very apparent that the recommendation was a good one; she was prepared, organized, knowledgeable, asked good questions, and answered all t...hat were posed to her. Over the course of settling the estate, Ms. Wies and her staff handled everything quickly and capably, kept us informed without prompting, and were very responsive to inquiries. Ms. Wies even went above and beyond the call and handled a last minute real estate transaction that came up while she was on leave. Having worked with (or tried to work with) a less capable, less responsive attorney for a different estate, I really appreciate the amount of stress and effort this attorney saved my mother's family at an already difficult time. I highly recommend Diane Wies as an attorney, as a professional and as an individual.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2013

#1 Seattle Probate Attorney -- based on my experience!

Diane explained the Probate process in a clear and consie manner. With that information, I was relieved to move forward with what I was about to face -- and best of all, I was not alone and I had peace of mind knowing what an experienced professional I had hired. Through the process we dealt with h...ighly emotional situations which she very calmly navigated us through. Diane made sure the people involved stayed on task to reach the end result and she was able to resolve conflicts before they escalated. She was my rock . She was always profesional and I was so blessed to have her by my side through this very difficult time.

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Diane Lieb Wies's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Turner

Probate lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diane is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced probate attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with. Her work is thorough and of the highest caliber. I have a very short list of people I refer cases to, and Diane is at the top of that list."

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Marsha Hudson

Probate lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Diane is, in my opinion, one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the area regarding complex probates."

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Ann Durham

Business lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Diane is very professional and capable attorney. She has an excellent understanding of complex issues related to business and real estate transactions and is a formidable advocate for her clients. I have been consistently impressed with the quality of her work and the results she has achieved on behalf of her clients. I strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a business transaction attorney."

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Sally Jeffers

Probate lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Friend

"Diane is a model lawyer. She is detail oriented, articulate and efficient. Diane consistently produces high quality work and is an effective advocate for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation."

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Theresa Schrempp

Probate lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diane Wies is the most knowledgeable probate attorney I have known in 30+ years of practicing law. Probate is a complicated area of law, but Diane has the experience and skill to tackle any problem. When I get "stuck" I call Diane! I unreservedly recommend her to anyone who wants the best legal representation possible."

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Marsha Hudson

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Sally Jeffers

Estate planning lawyer

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Theresa Schrempp

Litigation lawyer

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Ann Durham

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, Quinnipiac University School of Law

1998

Law Review, Quinnipiac University School of Law

1996

Admission to the International Honor Society in Economics, Omicron Delta Epsilon

1985

AV Rated Firm, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Associate, Mullavey, Prout, Grenley & Foe LLP

2001 - 2002

, Certus Consulting

2000 - 2001

Project Coordinator, AT&T Wireless

Associations

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2007 - Present

Washington First Responders Will Clinic

Volunteer Attorney

2001 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Union College (Schenectady, NY)

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

10th Annual Probate Administation

Appointing the Personal Representative or Administrator

2013

Washington End of Life Consensus Coalition

Panel Member

2013

Kings County Bar Association

Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2012

Probate Institute

Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2011

Probate Institute

Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2010

Probate Institute - King County Bar Association

Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2009

Probate Administration

Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2008

Probate Administration

Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2007

Probate Administration

Appointing a Personal Represenative

2006

Probate Administration

Appointing a Personal Representative

2005

Probate Administration

Appointing a Personal Representative

Publications

2014

King County Bar Association Appointing the Personal Representative or Administrator

2013

Probate Institute - King County Bar Association Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative Appointed

2012

King County Bar Association Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2011

King County Bar Association Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative Appointed

2010

King County Bar Association Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2009

King County Bar Association Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2008

Probate Administration - King County Bar Association Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2007

Probate Administration Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2006

Probate Administration Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

2005

Probate Institute: Probate Administration Probate Basics: Filing the Petition and Appointing the Personal Representative

Languages

English

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