Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.

A Team of Business and Estate Planning Attorneys

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.

A Team of Business and Estate Planning Attorneys

Firm Overview

Wending and winding upward and onward life takes its turns, sometimes predictable sometimes not, but always an adventure. Climbing alone or trudging on with others each of us moves through life at our own pace, in our own way. Each of us inimitable and each endeavoring to fulfill a mission of our own making.

Individuals are unique and so are law firms. We see ourselves as counselors first. We are here to listen and then to provide focused advice and service to our clients aimed at creating legal structures that facilitate the client's climb toward his or her calling. The client builds the stairway and determines its course. We increase certainty and peace of mind. We reduce costs. Our expertise is added to the client's team of advisors. We construct the railing.

We are a firm comprised of attorneys and staff with varied experiences and expertise within our field. We provide counseling in business and estate planning with an emphasis on proactive tax planning and asset protection. Our mission is to assist our client in protecting the businesses and estates which are a lifetime in the making.

Main Office

Main Office
325 118th Ave SE
Suite 209
Bellevue, WA 98005

Phone

(425) 453-4455

Fax

(425) 453-4454

Fees
Office Information
Office Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin Chinese

Estate Planning

Basic Estate Planning Services

We spend a lifetime earning a living... watching the market...growing our estates
We often spend very little time evaluating methods for protecting and preserving these same assets. We do not like to think about disability or mortality yet think about it and deal with the financial ramifications of these inevitabilities if necessary. If we want to leave a financial legacy that empowers our heirs and allows them to build upon our efforts than planning is an imperative. Even relatively simple estate planning techniques can defer or reduce income and capital gains taxes during life and reduce or eliminate estate taxes at death. Estate planning is more than preparing a will, community property agreement, or revocable living trust although for many people this is the first step.

At different stages in life we have different estate planning needs. Early in life a simple will and durable power of attorney may be all that is necessary to ensure an orderly distribution of assets on death, but as our assets and families grow in size and complexity our estate plan must be able to meet additional contingencies.

No two families or individuals are alike and so no two estate plans are identical. The increase in both personal wealth and the divorce rate have made estate planning more necessary and more complex. We walk with our clients and often their financial planners, accountants, and insurance professional to devise a comprehensive estate plan. Our focus is on creating plans that accomplish client objectives in a manner that is as simple and efficient as possible. That is not to say that we do not deal with complex planning solutions, we just feel that complex should be driven by client objectives. Below is a partial list of the services we provide:

Our Basic Estate Planning Program is designed to meet the needs of most individuals on the most cost-effective basis possible. You meet with an experienced estate planning attorney who ascertains your family and financial circumstances, and your estate planning objectives. Once your needs are determined, we will quote you a fixed price to prepare all of the necessary documents, and make appropriate implementing arrangements.

Our Basic Estate Planning Program includes:
-A Will for a Single Individual
-Wills for Married Couple, including appropriate Estate Tax Planning Trusts
-(Credit, Marital Trust and/or QDOT Trust(s) for Spouse)
-Provisions for Descendants
-Other Appropriate or Desired Provisions
+
-Durable Powers of Attorney
-Health Care Durable Power of Attorney
-Health Care Directives ( "Living Wills")
-Organ Donation Authorizations
+
-Asset Titling Recommendations
-Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Recommendations
-Retirement Plan or IRA Beneficiary Designation Recommendations
-Specialized Estate Planning Services

We provide the very highest quality sophisticated estate planning services for individuals and family groups with substantial net worth. Our services for those with "larger" estates include:

-Wills & Revocable Trusts
-Substantial Life Insurance Policies & Life Insurance Trusts
-Business Succession Planning
-Estate "Freeze" Techniques for Business and Real Estate Holdings
-Family Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies & Gifting Programs
-Family Wealth Management Programs for Grandchildren
-Qualified Personal Residence Trusts ("House GRITs")
-Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Planning & "Dynasty Trusts"
-Grantor Remainder Annuity Trusts & Unitrusts ("GRATs" & "GRUTs")
-Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts
-Family Foundations
-Retirement Plan or IRA Planning for those with "Substantial" Retirement Plan Accounts
-Asset Protection Planning & Off-Shore Trusts

We endeavor to serve even our wealthiest clients on the most efficient, cost-effective basis possible. We will meet with you to discuss your family and financial circumstances, and your estate planning objectives. Once your needs are determined, we will give you our estimated fee to prepare all of the necessary documents, and make appropriate arrangements for implementation.

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Michael J. Zuccarini

Mike has more than 25 years experience practicing law on both sides of the Cascades, helping businessmen, professionals, and other individuals arrange their affairs in a manner designed to reduce taxes, protect assets, and control the transfer of wealth to succeeding generations. He has extensive practical experience formulating and implementing business and personal planning strategies, including the preparation of wills, private and charitable trusts of all kinds; business incorporations, acquisitions and dispositions; the formation of family limited partnerships and limited liability companies; and probate and trust administration. Mike has practiced law in Seattle and on the Eastside since 1989. Prior to that time, Mike was a shareholder in the Spokane firm of Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P.S., where he practiced for more than 10 years. Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, Mike spent three years in the office of the National Director of Tax Services of Coopers & Lybrand in Washington, D.C., providing liaison with the tax committees of Congress and the legislative, regulatory and rulings divisions of the Internal Revenue Service. He has also been an estate and gift tax attorney with the IRS in New York. Mike holds a degree in civil engineering from Bradley University, a law degree from Cornell Law School, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown Law Center. He has been admitted to the bars of New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia, and is currently an active member of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Washington State Bar.

License

Bar Number: 9139
Washington, 1979

Education

Georgetown Law Center
LL.M.,

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Michael J. Zuccarini

Mike has more than 25 years experience practicing law on both sides of the Cascades, helping businessmen, professionals, and other individuals arrange their affairs in a manner designed to reduce taxes, protect assets, and control the transfer of wealth to succeeding generations. He has extensive practical experience formulating and implementing business and personal planning strategies, including the preparation of wills, private and charitable trusts of all kinds; business incorporations, acquisitions and dispositions; the formation of family limited partnerships and limited liability companies; and probate and trust administration. Mike has practiced law in Seattle and on the Eastside since 1989. Prior to that time, Mike was a shareholder in the Spokane firm of Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P.S., where he practiced for more than 10 years. Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, Mike spent three years in the office of the National Director of Tax Services of Coopers & Lybrand in Washington, D.C., providing liaison with the tax committees of Congress and the legislative, regulatory and rulings divisions of the Internal Revenue Service. He has also been an estate and gift tax attorney with the IRS in New York. Mike holds a degree in civil engineering from Bradley University, a law degree from Cornell Law School, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown Law Center. He has been admitted to the bars of New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia, and is currently an active member of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Washington State Bar.

License

Bar Number: 9139
Washington, 1979

Education

Georgetown Law Center LL.M.,


Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Kristina Ash

Kristina focuses her practice on personal planning for high net worth individuals and family groups and their closely held business and investment entities and trusts. She is experienced in preparing wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives ("living wills"), burial instructions, life insurance trusts, charitable and personal residence trusts, gift trusts, beneficiary designations for life insurance and retirement plans, and prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. Kristina also has experience creating and advising nonprofit entities, including applying for and receiving tax exempt status from the IRS, as well as probate and trust administration expertise. In addition, Kristina is experienced in tax planning for non-U.S. citizens and residents and U.S. citizens holding property or residing outside of the United States. She was a past Vice President for the Washington chapter of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners ("STEP"), an international organization of estate planning professionals. Kristina is a member of the Washington and Illinois Bars and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. She graduated cum laude in Theatre from Arizona State University, and holds dual law degrees from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, where she earned her Juris Doctor and her LL.M. in Taxation. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Kristina was a tax associate at the Canadian firm, Moody's LLP Tax Advisors in Calgary, Canada, and an associate at Stoel Rives, LLP in Seattle, Washington.

License

Bar Number: 46043
Washington, 2013

Education

Northwestern University School of Law
juris doctorate, 2005

Northwestern University School of Law
LL.M., Taxation, 2009

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Kristina Ash

Kristina focuses her practice on personal planning for high net worth individuals and family groups and their closely held business and investment entities and trusts. She is experienced in preparing wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives ("living wills"), burial instructions, life insurance trusts, charitable and personal residence trusts, gift trusts, beneficiary designations for life insurance and retirement plans, and prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. Kristina also has experience creating and advising nonprofit entities, including applying for and receiving tax exempt status from the IRS, as well as probate and trust administration expertise. In addition, Kristina is experienced in tax planning for non-U.S. citizens and residents and U.S. citizens holding property or residing outside of the United States. She was a past Vice President for the Washington chapter of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners ("STEP"), an international organization of estate planning professionals. Kristina is a member of the Washington and Illinois Bars and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. She graduated cum laude in Theatre from Arizona State University, and holds dual law degrees from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, where she earned her Juris Doctor and her LL.M. in Taxation. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Kristina was a tax associate at the Canadian firm, Moody's LLP Tax Advisors in Calgary, Canada, and an associate at Stoel Rives, LLP in Seattle, Washington.

License

Bar Number: 46043
Washington, 2013

Education

Northwestern University School of Law juris doctorate, 2005


Northwestern University School of Law LL.M., Taxation, 2009


Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Douglas Lloyd

Doug is an estate-planning lawyer who focuses his practice on assisting clients with the tax-efficient transfer of wealth to family members. His experience includes creating comprehensive estate plans, estate and gift tax planning, and probate administration. Doug believes that each individual's estate plan is unique and should be implemented to accomplish family and personal goals, as well as an efficient tax strategy. Consequently, Doug regularly assists clients with the preparation of wills and trusts that accomplish both tax and family goals. He graduated cum laude in Spanish from Brigham Young University, and earned law degree from the University of Michigan (J.D.), where he graduated magna cum laude. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Doug was an attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP for over a decade.

License

Bar Number: 34457
Washington, 2003

Education

Brigham Young University
Spanish,

University of Michigan
Juris Doctor,

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Douglas Lloyd

Doug is an estate-planning lawyer who focuses his practice on assisting clients with the tax-efficient transfer of wealth to family members. His experience includes creating comprehensive estate plans, estate and gift tax planning, and probate administration. Doug believes that each individual's estate plan is unique and should be implemented to accomplish family and personal goals, as well as an efficient tax strategy. Consequently, Doug regularly assists clients with the preparation of wills and trusts that accomplish both tax and family goals. He graduated cum laude in Spanish from Brigham Young University, and earned law degree from the University of Michigan (J.D.), where he graduated magna cum laude. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Doug was an attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP for over a decade.

License

Bar Number: 34457
Washington, 2003

Education

Brigham Young University Spanish,


University of Michigan Juris Doctor,


Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Steve Chianglin

Steve Chianglin is an experienced attorney who is committed to protecting and advancing his clients’ investments and business interests. He is a passionate guide in business and real estate transactions, with deep experience across acquisition, due diligence, and deal structuring, as well as resolving commercial disputes. He has extensive practical experience helping businesspeople, professionals, and other individuals; his clients include small- to mid-size companies, and international private and public companies from Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan).

As a first-generation immigrant and investor, Steve understands firsthand the uncertainties faced by investors and businesspeople entering new markets. Steve is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of his clients.

License

Bar Number: 36582
Washington, 2005

Education

University of Washington
Juris Doctorate, 2005

University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, 2001

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Steve Chianglin

Steve Chianglin is an experienced attorney who is committed to protecting and advancing his clients’ investments and business interests. He is a passionate guide in business and real estate transactions, with deep experience across acquisition, due diligence, and deal structuring, as well as resolving commercial disputes. He has extensive practical experience helping businesspeople, professionals, and other individuals; his clients include small- to mid-size companies, and international private and public companies from Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan).

As a first-generation immigrant and investor, Steve understands firsthand the uncertainties faced by investors and businesspeople entering new markets. Steve is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of his clients.

License

Bar Number: 36582
Washington, 2005

Education

University of Washington Juris Doctorate, 2005


University of Washington Bachelor of Arts, 2001


Firm Overview

Wending and winding upward and onward life takes its turns, sometimes predictable sometimes not, but always an adventure. Climbing alone or trudging on with others each of us moves through life at our own pace, in our own way. Each of us inimitable and each endeavoring to fulfill a mission of our own making.

Individuals are unique and so are law firms. We see ourselves as counselors first. We are here to listen and then to provide focused advice and service to our clients aimed at creating legal structures that facilitate the client's climb toward his or her calling. The client builds the stairway and determines its course. We increase certainty and peace of mind. We reduce costs. Our expertise is added to the client's team of advisors. We construct the railing.

We are a firm comprised of attorneys and staff with varied experiences and expertise within our field. We provide counseling in business and estate planning with an emphasis on proactive tax planning and asset protection. Our mission is to assist our client in protecting the businesses and estates which are a lifetime in the making.

Main Office

Main Office
325 118th Ave SE
Suite 209
Bellevue, WA 98005

Phone

(425) 453-4455

Fax

(425) 453-4454

Fees
Office Information
Office Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin Chinese

Estate Planning

Basic Estate Planning Services

We spend a lifetime earning a living... watching the market...growing our estates
We often spend very little time evaluating methods for protecting and preserving these same assets. We do not like to think about disability or mortality yet think about it and deal with the financial ramifications of these inevitabilities if necessary. If we want to leave a financial legacy that empowers our heirs and allows them to build upon our efforts than planning is an imperative. Even relatively simple estate planning techniques can defer or reduce income and capital gains taxes during life and reduce or eliminate estate taxes at death. Estate planning is more than preparing a will, community property agreement, or revocable living trust although for many people this is the first step.

At different stages in life we have different estate planning needs. Early in life a simple will and durable power of attorney may be all that is necessary to ensure an orderly distribution of assets on death, but as our assets and families grow in size and complexity our estate plan must be able to meet additional contingencies.

No two families or individuals are alike and so no two estate plans are identical. The increase in both personal wealth and the divorce rate have made estate planning more necessary and more complex. We walk with our clients and often their financial planners, accountants, and insurance professional to devise a comprehensive estate plan. Our focus is on creating plans that accomplish client objectives in a manner that is as simple and efficient as possible. That is not to say that we do not deal with complex planning solutions, we just feel that complex should be driven by client objectives. Below is a partial list of the services we provide:

Our Basic Estate Planning Program is designed to meet the needs of most individuals on the most cost-effective basis possible. You meet with an experienced estate planning attorney who ascertains your family and financial circumstances, and your estate planning objectives. Once your needs are determined, we will quote you a fixed price to prepare all of the necessary documents, and make appropriate implementing arrangements.

Our Basic Estate Planning Program includes:
-A Will for a Single Individual
-Wills for Married Couple, including appropriate Estate Tax Planning Trusts
-(Credit, Marital Trust and/or QDOT Trust(s) for Spouse)
-Provisions for Descendants
-Other Appropriate or Desired Provisions
+
-Durable Powers of Attorney
-Health Care Durable Power of Attorney
-Health Care Directives ( "Living Wills")
-Organ Donation Authorizations
+
-Asset Titling Recommendations
-Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Recommendations
-Retirement Plan or IRA Beneficiary Designation Recommendations
-Specialized Estate Planning Services

We provide the very highest quality sophisticated estate planning services for individuals and family groups with substantial net worth. Our services for those with "larger" estates include:

-Wills & Revocable Trusts
-Substantial Life Insurance Policies & Life Insurance Trusts
-Business Succession Planning
-Estate "Freeze" Techniques for Business and Real Estate Holdings
-Family Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies & Gifting Programs
-Family Wealth Management Programs for Grandchildren
-Qualified Personal Residence Trusts ("House GRITs")
-Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Planning & "Dynasty Trusts"
-Grantor Remainder Annuity Trusts & Unitrusts ("GRATs" & "GRUTs")
-Charitable Lead Trusts and Charitable Remainder Trusts
-Family Foundations
-Retirement Plan or IRA Planning for those with "Substantial" Retirement Plan Accounts
-Asset Protection Planning & Off-Shore Trusts

We endeavor to serve even our wealthiest clients on the most efficient, cost-effective basis possible. We will meet with you to discuss your family and financial circumstances, and your estate planning objectives. Once your needs are determined, we will give you our estimated fee to prepare all of the necessary documents, and make appropriate arrangements for implementation.

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Michael J. Zuccarini

Mike has more than 25 years experience practicing law on both sides of the Cascades, helping businessmen, professionals, and other individuals arrange their affairs in a manner designed to reduce taxes, protect assets, and control the transfer of wealth to succeeding generations. He has extensive practical experience formulating and implementing business and personal planning strategies, including the preparation of wills, private and charitable trusts of all kinds; business incorporations, acquisitions and dispositions; the formation of family limited partnerships and limited liability companies; and probate and trust administration. Mike has practiced law in Seattle and on the Eastside since 1989. Prior to that time, Mike was a shareholder in the Spokane firm of Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P.S., where he practiced for more than 10 years. Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, Mike spent three years in the office of the National Director of Tax Services of Coopers & Lybrand in Washington, D.C., providing liaison with the tax committees of Congress and the legislative, regulatory and rulings divisions of the Internal Revenue Service. He has also been an estate and gift tax attorney with the IRS in New York. Mike holds a degree in civil engineering from Bradley University, a law degree from Cornell Law School, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown Law Center. He has been admitted to the bars of New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia, and is currently an active member of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Washington State Bar.

License

Bar Number: 9139
Washington, 1979

Education

Georgetown Law Center
LL.M.,

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Michael J. Zuccarini

Mike has more than 25 years experience practicing law on both sides of the Cascades, helping businessmen, professionals, and other individuals arrange their affairs in a manner designed to reduce taxes, protect assets, and control the transfer of wealth to succeeding generations. He has extensive practical experience formulating and implementing business and personal planning strategies, including the preparation of wills, private and charitable trusts of all kinds; business incorporations, acquisitions and dispositions; the formation of family limited partnerships and limited liability companies; and probate and trust administration. Mike has practiced law in Seattle and on the Eastside since 1989. Prior to that time, Mike was a shareholder in the Spokane firm of Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P.S., where he practiced for more than 10 years. Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, Mike spent three years in the office of the National Director of Tax Services of Coopers & Lybrand in Washington, D.C., providing liaison with the tax committees of Congress and the legislative, regulatory and rulings divisions of the Internal Revenue Service. He has also been an estate and gift tax attorney with the IRS in New York. Mike holds a degree in civil engineering from Bradley University, a law degree from Cornell Law School, and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown Law Center. He has been admitted to the bars of New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia, and is currently an active member of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Washington State Bar.

License

Bar Number: 9139
Washington, 1979

Education

Georgetown Law Center LL.M.,


Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Kristina Ash

Kristina focuses her practice on personal planning for high net worth individuals and family groups and their closely held business and investment entities and trusts. She is experienced in preparing wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives ("living wills"), burial instructions, life insurance trusts, charitable and personal residence trusts, gift trusts, beneficiary designations for life insurance and retirement plans, and prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. Kristina also has experience creating and advising nonprofit entities, including applying for and receiving tax exempt status from the IRS, as well as probate and trust administration expertise. In addition, Kristina is experienced in tax planning for non-U.S. citizens and residents and U.S. citizens holding property or residing outside of the United States. She was a past Vice President for the Washington chapter of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners ("STEP"), an international organization of estate planning professionals. Kristina is a member of the Washington and Illinois Bars and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. She graduated cum laude in Theatre from Arizona State University, and holds dual law degrees from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, where she earned her Juris Doctor and her LL.M. in Taxation. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Kristina was a tax associate at the Canadian firm, Moody's LLP Tax Advisors in Calgary, Canada, and an associate at Stoel Rives, LLP in Seattle, Washington.

License

Bar Number: 46043
Washington, 2013

Education

Northwestern University School of Law
juris doctorate, 2005

Northwestern University School of Law
LL.M., Taxation, 2009

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Kristina Ash

Kristina focuses her practice on personal planning for high net worth individuals and family groups and their closely held business and investment entities and trusts. She is experienced in preparing wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives ("living wills"), burial instructions, life insurance trusts, charitable and personal residence trusts, gift trusts, beneficiary designations for life insurance and retirement plans, and prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. Kristina also has experience creating and advising nonprofit entities, including applying for and receiving tax exempt status from the IRS, as well as probate and trust administration expertise. In addition, Kristina is experienced in tax planning for non-U.S. citizens and residents and U.S. citizens holding property or residing outside of the United States. She was a past Vice President for the Washington chapter of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners ("STEP"), an international organization of estate planning professionals. Kristina is a member of the Washington and Illinois Bars and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. She graduated cum laude in Theatre from Arizona State University, and holds dual law degrees from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, where she earned her Juris Doctor and her LL.M. in Taxation. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Kristina was a tax associate at the Canadian firm, Moody's LLP Tax Advisors in Calgary, Canada, and an associate at Stoel Rives, LLP in Seattle, Washington.

License

Bar Number: 46043
Washington, 2013

Education

Northwestern University School of Law juris doctorate, 2005


Northwestern University School of Law LL.M., Taxation, 2009


Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Douglas Lloyd

Doug is an estate-planning lawyer who focuses his practice on assisting clients with the tax-efficient transfer of wealth to family members. His experience includes creating comprehensive estate plans, estate and gift tax planning, and probate administration. Doug believes that each individual's estate plan is unique and should be implemented to accomplish family and personal goals, as well as an efficient tax strategy. Consequently, Doug regularly assists clients with the preparation of wills and trusts that accomplish both tax and family goals. He graduated cum laude in Spanish from Brigham Young University, and earned law degree from the University of Michigan (J.D.), where he graduated magna cum laude. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Doug was an attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP for over a decade.

License

Bar Number: 34457
Washington, 2003

Education

Brigham Young University
Spanish,

University of Michigan
Juris Doctor,

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Douglas Lloyd

Doug is an estate-planning lawyer who focuses his practice on assisting clients with the tax-efficient transfer of wealth to family members. His experience includes creating comprehensive estate plans, estate and gift tax planning, and probate administration. Doug believes that each individual's estate plan is unique and should be implemented to accomplish family and personal goals, as well as an efficient tax strategy. Consequently, Doug regularly assists clients with the preparation of wills and trusts that accomplish both tax and family goals. He graduated cum laude in Spanish from Brigham Young University, and earned law degree from the University of Michigan (J.D.), where he graduated magna cum laude. Prior to joining Smith & Zuccarini, P.S., Doug was an attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP for over a decade.

License

Bar Number: 34457
Washington, 2003

Education

Brigham Young University Spanish,


University of Michigan Juris Doctor,


Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Steve Chianglin

Steve Chianglin is an experienced attorney who is committed to protecting and advancing his clients’ investments and business interests. He is a passionate guide in business and real estate transactions, with deep experience across acquisition, due diligence, and deal structuring, as well as resolving commercial disputes. He has extensive practical experience helping businesspeople, professionals, and other individuals; his clients include small- to mid-size companies, and international private and public companies from Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan).

As a first-generation immigrant and investor, Steve understands firsthand the uncertainties faced by investors and businesspeople entering new markets. Steve is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of his clients.

License

Bar Number: 36582
Washington, 2005

Education

University of Washington
Juris Doctorate, 2005

University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, 2001

Smith & Zuccarini, P.S.
Steve Chianglin

Steve Chianglin is an experienced attorney who is committed to protecting and advancing his clients’ investments and business interests. He is a passionate guide in business and real estate transactions, with deep experience across acquisition, due diligence, and deal structuring, as well as resolving commercial disputes. He has extensive practical experience helping businesspeople, professionals, and other individuals; his clients include small- to mid-size companies, and international private and public companies from Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan).

As a first-generation immigrant and investor, Steve understands firsthand the uncertainties faced by investors and businesspeople entering new markets. Steve is committed to protecting and advancing the interests of his clients.

License

Bar Number: 36582
Washington, 2005

Education

University of Washington Juris Doctorate, 2005


University of Washington Bachelor of Arts, 2001


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