Alexandra Gerson

Alexandra Gerson

also known as Xan Gerson

4.3
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 15 years

Estate planning Lawyer Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate

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Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

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Alexandra Gerson's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by Katie | February 03, 2014 | Estate Planning

Great Experience

We did our estate plan with Alexandra because we wanted to be sure that our daughter would be taken care of should anything happen to us. There was much more to think about than we had realized, so fortunately for us we had Alexandra to walk us through the process, and answer any of our (sometimes ...many) questions. I'd highly recommend her to anyone!

Posted by Jonathan | January 20, 2014 | Estate Planning

Cost-Effective, Great Service

My wife and I had been putting off estate planning for years. When she became pregnant, we decided it was time to finally do something. One of my friends recommended we talk to Ms. Gerson, and she was superb. I didn’t understand the in’s and out’s of estate planning, so she patiently walked us thr...ough the entire process and answered all of our questions. She was also great about returning my emails and phone calls. At the end, I think Ms. Gerson gave us a good price for her services (attorneys at different firms wanted to charge us much more for the same work). I recommend her and would hire her again in the future.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2014 | Estate Planning

Excellent Attorney, Straight-forward, Efficient representation

I had been putting off my personal estate planning for quite some time. After meeting with Alexandra, she made it relatively painless. If I didn't understand something, she explained it well. She was very up front about the costs. In the end, as I am aware that attorneys can be expensive, I made sure... to listen to what Alexandra told me, and quickly respond with the requested information. I was pleased with the end result and it actually came in under budget.

Posted by Jennifer | January 14, 2014 | Estate Planning

An Attorney with Exceptional Sensitivity

Ms. Gerson is an exceptional and sensitive attorney. She helped me and my adult son with the planning of our respective estates and did an excellent job in getting the appropriate documents drawn up and executed in a time sensitive manner. My son was especially resistant to doing this very difficul...t and emotional task, as it forced him to face his eventual mortality. I did not know how he would react in meeting with Ms. Gerson. However, Ms. Gerson showed true experience beyond her years in handling his concerns, and I was amazed at her success in getting him to discuss the most unpleasant of issues. At one point, my son had a rather unusual request. But Ms. Gerson did not flinch. She said she would conduct some research regarding his question and get back to him within a week. Upon doing so, she made her recommendations regarding his request and it pleased my son greatly. It made him feel validated. I was thoroughly impressed by Ms. Gerson's sense of understanding, kindness and sensitivity with regards to him. Her advice to me regarding my own estate was excellent. Both me and my son felt relieved and "taken care of" when our estate planning was completed. We would not hesitate to have Ms. Gerson assist us with any further estate planning needs in the future, should they arise. I highly recommended Ms. Gerson to my family and friends and would recommend her to anyone who needs an especially sensitive attorney for themselves or a loved one.

Posted by Ben | January 14, 2014 | Estate Planning

Wonderful experience

Alexandra did a stellar job breaking down the ins and outs of our estate planning. Each detail was covered with thoughtful care and I left the process with absolute confidence in the plan and her understanding of our situation. She takes the time to understand your needs and collaborates with y...ou throughout the process of crafting the plan. Very highly recommended and a pleasure to work with.

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Anna Cashman

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Xan is a great attorney. She is very knowledgeable about all aspects of estate planning and can handle everything from sophisticated tax planning to simple wills. Xan is very professional and a pleasure to work with on client matters."

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Benjamin Nivison

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Xan is a gifted attorney with the rare combination of intelligence and compassion that allows her to provide creative, thoughtful, and cost-effective advice to her estate planning clients. She is a go-to resource for me whenever I encounter estate planning issues in my practice, and I recommend her without reservation for her expertise in this area."

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Noah Williams

Estate planning lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alexandra is the person I head to first when I have trust and estate planning questions. I highly recommend her services as efficient and affordable."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Seattle University Law School

2016 - Present

Attorney, Metis Estate Planning PLLC

2010 - 2016

Attorney, Helsell Fetterman LLP

2008 - 2010

Legal Intern, Law Offices of Kristina Udall

2005 - 2007

Paralegal, Dombroff Gilmore Jaques & French P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

University of Washington Estate & Gift Planning Committee

Planned Giving Committee

2013 - Present

Washington Planned Giving Council

Member

2012 - Present

Seattle Philanthropic Advisors Network (SPAN)

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

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

Member

2014 - 2017

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Planned Giving Committee

2013 - 2015

PCC Farmland Trust

Board Member

2010 - 2012

Washington First Responder Will Clinic

Volunteer

Education

2010

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Michigan State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Estate Planning for the 99%

Drafting Wills & Testamentary Trusts

2015

WHAT’S IT ALL WORTH? Valuing and preserving your image collection

Estate Planning for Photographers & Collectors

2015

Kitsap County Estate Planning Seminar

Beyond the Fairytale: Estate Planning for Divorced & Blended Families

2015

CLE: Personal Estate Planning for the 99% Washington State Estate Tax & Estate Income Tax Issues

2014

CLE: Personal Estate Planning for the 99% Estate Planning for Digital Assets

2013

MassMutual Financial Group

Intro to Estate Planning & Tax Issues

2013

Evergreen Hospital

Introduction to Guardianships

2013

CLE: Personal Estate Planning for the 99% Estate Planning for Digital Assets

2012

San Diego Bar Association

Protecting Digital Assets Through Estate Planning

2012

Charles Schwab Bank

Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

2011

Starbucks Lunch and Learn

Basic Estate Planning & Elder Law Issues

Publications

2014

AARP Magazine, February/March 2014 Quoted in "Online, Forever After" by Carrie Arnold

2012

Washington Psychologist Who Inherits My Practice? Additional Estate Planning Considerations for Psychologists

2012

Washington CPA Journal Who Inherits My Facebook? Estate Planning for Digital Assets

Languages

English

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