Estate Planning Services in Pierce, Kitsap and King County
Estate planning is not just about documents — it is about ensuring the people you love are supported, and your wishes are carried out, when it matters most.
We serve individuals and families throughout Kitsap and Pierce County, including Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, Fife, Bonney Lake, Puyallup, and surrounding communities.
Planning for the Future
The decisions you are making are deeply personal — your estate plan should reflect your story and honor the people you care about most.
At Rise, we begin by understanding your family structure, your priorities, and the dynamics that may shape how your plan is carried out. From there, we design a plan that addresses legal requirements and anticipates real-life application.
For many families that means clear direction around guardianship, medical decision-making, and financial support. For others it means addressing more complex considerations — blended families, long-term care, or planning for a child with special needs.
Our role is to help you think beyond the documents — ensuring the people stepping into responsibility on your behalf are equipped with the information and structure they need to carry out your wishes with confidence.
Core Estate Planning Services
Estate planning at Rise is comprehensive and tailored to your life — because this process is about more than completing forms. It is about preserving your legacy and ensuring the people you love have what they need when it matters most.
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We prepare core documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — ensuring your wishes are clearly documented, legally sound, and built to hold up when called upon.
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We help you define and express guardianship, financial support, and how your children will be cared for — creating structure and stability for the people who matter most.
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We help establish a special needs trust that protects your child's healthcare and financial interests while preserving eligibility for benefits — ensuring long-term support, continuity of care, and quality of life.
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When family structures are layered or evolving, thoughtful planning becomes essential. We help you navigate competing considerations and ensure your plan reflects your intentions clearly — reducing the risk of confusion or conflict down the line.
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A well-designed plan goes beyond legal documents. We prepare comprehensive estate books that organize your key information, outline your wishes, and provide practical guidance for those managing your affairs — so your family is never left searching for answers.
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We help align your estate plan with your assets — including account titling, beneficiary designations, and coordination across financial structures — so your plan functions exactly as intended.
A Thoughtful, Considered Approach
Estate planning should feel like a relief, not an overwhelming puzzle. Our process is designed to guide decision-making carefully and ensure nothing important is overlooked.
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Step 1 - Initial Consultation
We begin with a conversation — understanding your family, your goals, and any complexities that should shape your plan before anything is drafted.
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Step 2 - Information Gathering & Analysis
We work with you to gather relevant information about your assets, family structure, and priorities — identifying key considerations and potential gaps early.
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Step 3 - Plan Design & Strategy
We develop a tailored plan that reflects your wishes and anticipates how those decisions will function in real life — not just on paper.
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Step 4 - Document Preparation & Review
We prepare your documents and walk through them with you carefully, ensuring you understand each component and feel confident in what you have put in place.
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Step 5 - Estate Book Creation & Implementation
We organize your plan into a comprehensive estate book — providing clear guidance and practical instructions for those who will step into responsibility when the time comes.
Updating Your Estate Plan
An estate plan is not something you complete once and set aside. As life changes — children grow, families evolve, financial circumstances shift — your plan should be revisited to ensure it continues to reflect your intentions and protect the people you care about.
We provide guidance on when updates may be appropriate and work with you to adjust your plan over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Estate planning typically includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — as well as planning for guardianship, asset distribution, and long-term care considerations.
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You don't need to have that figured out before reaching out. We will walk through your family structure, assets, and priorities to design a plan tailored to your life and your goals.
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Yes. We offer both Zoom and in-person meetings and can complete much of the process in a way that fits your schedule.
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We go beyond documents to create a comprehensive plan — including an organised estate book that helps your loved ones understand and carry out your wishes clearly, without uncertainty.
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Yes. Rise Vault includes guidance and tools to help you understand your plan and the steps involved in maintaining and implementing it — available to all clients at no additional cost.
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We serve clients throughout King, Kitsap, and Pierce County, including Seattle, Tacoma, Bainbridge Island, Mercer Island, and surrounding communities.
Protect What Matters Most
Your estate plan is one of the most important things you will put in place for the people you love. Rise Family & Estate Law works with individuals and families to develop thoughtful, comprehensive plans designed to honour your wishes and support long-term security.