Rial Moulton - Lawyer in Spokane, WA

Rial R. Moulton

Estate planning Attorney at Spokane, WA

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Practice areas

Elder law

20%

38 years
Estate planning

20%

38 years
Wills and living wills

20%

38 years
Trusts

15%

38 years
Power of attorney

10%

38 years
Probate

10%

38 years
Tax

5%

38 years

I have been practicing law for 28 years. During that time I have helped over 8,000 families prepare their estate plans. In addition I have helped many families qualify their loved ones for medicaid to help pay nursing home expenses.

In my law firm we specialize in estate plannig and elder law. I have participated in over 1,000 public seminars in Spokane , the Tri Cities Yakima , Coeurdalene and Lewiston to educate the public on estate planning and medicaid issues. I am licensed in both Washington and Idaho.

My law firm , Moulton Law Offices Inc, has three attorneys and many paralegals to assist our clients. Please visit our web site at

I recently appeared on CNBC to talk about tax law changes. Please see the link at

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Licensed for 41 years

State ID

Status Active

Acquired 1995

Updated 05/07/2013

State WA

Status Active

Acquired 1981

Updated 11/25/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Moulton Law Offices

1220 North Mullan Road

Spokane, WA, 99206-4053

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AVVO RATING 8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

President
Moulton Law Offices
1991 - Present

CEO- CFO
Canadian Warehouse Club
1987 - 1991

Attorney
Winston & Cashatt
1981 - 1986

Education

Seattle University School of Law
Law Degree
1981

Golden Gate University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1978

University of Washington -Seattle
Bachelor's
1975

Legal Cases

Estate Planning
Helped clients create an estate plan

Associations

Wealth Counsel estate planning attorneys
Member
2011 - Present

Docubank Healthcare Directives Registry
Appointed to advisory board
2011 - Present

Pacific West Inc., Member NASD, SIPC, Investment advisory services
Fianancial Advisor, Series7 and 66 licensed
2001 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association
Member
1981 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association
Member
1991 - 2007

American Bar Association
Member
1981 - 2006

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Languages Spoken

English

Awards

36 Hours Continuing Legal Education Met
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2010

Personal Financial Specialists
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
2010

Top 100 attorneys is Spokane/Courdalene
Spokane / Courdalene Living Magazine
2010

36 Hours Continuing Legal Education Met
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2009

36 Hours Continuing Legal Education Met
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
2008

Personal Financial Specialists
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
2006

Certified Financial Planner
CFP Board of Standards
2005

Federal Securities License, Series 7 and 66
Securities and Exchange Commission
2001

Certified Public Accountant
Washington CPA Society
1975

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Publications

AARP article-- I was quoted
6 reasons to reject a bequest
2011

Kiplinger Retirement Report (quoted)
Avoid The Pitfalls of Inherited IRAs
2011

Quoted in Wall street journal article
Power Grab--sign your power of attorney
2011

Market Watch
Tax Deductions
2011

AOL Daily Finance.com--quoted
Inheritance Feuds
2011

The Wall Street Journal -
Tax Breaks--- quoted--Jan 27,2011
2011

Marketwatch.com
Harvesting tax Gains
2010

InvestmentNews
The tax Compromise
2010

The Wall Street Journal
Energy Tax Credits
2010

Medical Economics
Retirement Funds --Mortgages-- quoted
2010

consumers guide to medicaid planning
consumers guide to medicaid planning
2009

nursing home, assisted living and hospice guide
nursing home, assisted living and hospice guide
2009

Total Wealth Management (book)
Total Wealth Management
2004

Consumers guide to Understanding and Protecting Nursing Home Residents' Rights
Consumers Guide to Understanding and Protecting Nursing Home Residents' Rights
2004

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Speaking Engagements

WealthCounsel annual attorney meeting
Estate Planning Ideas
2013

Maintenance Program
Life Insurance and Annuities
2011

American Academy Spring Summit
Estate Planning Maintenance Programs
2010

Trustees Responsibilities in Settling an Estate
Estate Planning
2010

The Eight Mistakes Retirees Make With There Finances
Financial Planning
2010

CNBC--Squawk on the Street
Tax law changes
2010

Squawk Box--CNBC
Income and Esate taxes
2010

Estate and Elder Law Planning
Learn the latest facts about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and long term care planning
2010

Estate and Financial Planning
The Eight Mistakes That Retirees Make With Their Financeds
2010

Estate Planning Seminars
Estate Planning
2009

Medicaid Planning Seminars
Medicaid (nursing home) Planning
2009

The Eight Mistakes Retirees Make
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2009

Your Estate Matters Radio Show (1995--2008)
Estate and Elder Law Planning call in show
2008

Meeting of Retired Police Officers
Estate Planning
2004

Western Agricultural Banking School Resident Session
Estate Planning
2003

Dave Baker Prop Management Radio Show
Estate Planning
2003

Washington Cattlemans Annual Meeting
Estate Planning
2002

Annual Meeting of AAL Agents
Estate Planning
2002

Elder Law Forum
Estate and Elder Law Planning
2001

Washington Mutual Bank Managers Meeting
Estate Planning
2000

Osteopathic Foundation
Estate Planning
2000

Northwest Farm Forum
Farm Estate Planning
1999

Elder Law Forum
Estate and Elder Law Planning
1999

American Academy of Estate Planning Attys Meeting
Estate Planning
1999

Elder Law Seminar
Estate and Elder Law Planning
1998

Annual Life Underwriters Meeting
Estate Planning
1998

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Attorney endorsements

Received (22)

Given (18)

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Shawn Garner

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Bradley Anderson

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Other

"Rial is one of the most experienced attorneys in the country in the field of Estate Planning. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and considerate. I endorse him without exception."

Dennis Duffy

Estate planning Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Rial is a very cary attorney who wants to make sure his clients families are helped. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Rial and his team."

Todd Schmitz

Estate planning Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Rial for several years and he is a well-respected member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is an experienced estate planning attorney who does great work!"

John O'Drobinak

Estate planning Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known him for almost 15 years. In that time I have come to know the quality of his work, his professionalism, his standing among his peers and have no hesitation in endorsing him as a highly qualified estate planning attorney."

Lawrence Deason

Estate planning Attorney | Jan 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Without hesitation, I can recommend Rial Moulton as an attorney who is will capably and professionally handle any and all estate planning matters. I have known and worked with Rial for approximately 15 years. We have worked together on many matters and we are both founding members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He and his staff have been very helpful to our clients over the years."

Michelle Tucker

Estate planning Attorney | Dec 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Rial for many years as a fellow member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is committed to excellence in his field and to consistently improving his skills and service to his clients."

Geoffrey Garrett

Estate planning Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked cross-state with Rial on estate planning cases and can certify that he is exceptionally responsive and competent. He is one of the most successful and perr-recognized estate planning attorneys in Washington."

Dan Morris

Estate planning Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Rial is one of the unusual attorneys, he cares about the client and understands how to not only help them but to go beyond the surface of the issues and exceed the expections of the the client. He is the best of the best. He excells others in what he does."

Suzanne Presley

Estate planning Attorney | Nov 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rial Moulton is a premier estate planning and elder law attorney. His dedication in educating himself on the issues related to his practice areas demonstrates his commitment to better serve the needs of his clients. Rial is a true professional in everything he does. I am privileged to have had the opportunity to work with Rial. He is an excellent attorney who is well respected by both his clients and peers."

Richard Schneider

Estate planning Attorney | Nov 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rial Moulton is an outstanding attorney. I have had the opportunity to review his work product and have been impressed with his thoroughness and professionalism. His background as a CPA as well as an attorney gives him a superior ability to meet his clients' needs. I enthusiastically endorse this attorney."

Jeffrey Molever

Estate planning Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

Charles Pyke

Estate planning Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Rial Moulton for 13 years. He has assisted our firm in complex estate planning, estate tax analysis, elder law analysis as well as in practice management. Rial is a respected member of the legal community and his years of experience make him an asset to the clients that he serves. I would strongly recommend Rial Moulton to anyone needing estate planning and elder law assistance in the state of Washington."

Robert Armstrong

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 29
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Rial for more than 15 years and can personally attest to his extraordinary skills as an estate planning attorney. He has helped more families protect their estates and pass on a legacy to their heirs than any other attorney in his area. Rial has assembled an extraordinary team around him to make the estate planning experience a memorable one."

Sanford Fisch

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rial R. Moulton is an extremely competent attorney with a deep knowledge of practical and technical estate planning issues. His broad background provides an excellent foundation that he has enhanced through continuing education in various areas including tax, estate planning, elder law and financial planning. During the 15 years I have known him, Rial and his team have shown a deep commitment to addressing all aspects of their clients needs on an ongoing basis. This is a law firm that provides peace of mind to their clients."

Anthony Perrelli

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rial Moulton's firm is a first rate law firm that provides the latest estate planning techniques. Rial is a dynamic, energetic attorney who adds value for each of his clients."

Michael Robinson

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Other

"I have known Rial for fifteen years, and during that time I have had the opportunity of discussing with him various aspects of estate planning and practice management. I have been impressed not only with his extensive knowledge but also with his commitment to providing a superior experience for his clients. I endorse this lawyer's work."

Donald Gunning

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have been extremely blessed to work under Rial Moulton. His knowledge of the law and intelligence in handling matters truly amazes me. His peers will even call him for advice. Even other attorneys in the area who compete for the same clientelle admire his knowledge and cannot refute the fact that the quality of his work is unparalleled. I endorse this lawyer's work."

Stephen Waltar

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice estate planning in the Seattle/Bellevue, WA area and heard so many good things about Rial's practice that I drove to Spokane to attend one of his seminars (it was excellent), see his office, meet with his staff and attorneys, and to get an overview of his entire practice. Rial has advanced knowledge and training in estate planning law, accounting, and even finances. He is an excellent communicator and he and his firm are able to meet the needs of their clients for their estate and financial planning needs and goals. I highly endorse this lawyer's work."

Cheryl David

Estate planning Attorney | Oct 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Rial Molton for twelve years, and as a fellow estate planning attorney, I highly endorse his work. Rial belongs to one of the most prestigious estate planning attorney groups in the United States, the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is very knowlegeable and his office is run very well."

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