Macey-Cushman & Reilly, PLLC

Services

Estate Planning

We build a personalized toolbox of legal documents tailored to your goals and values — so your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected.

Our Approach

Every estate plan is different because every client's situation is different. We begin by understanding your objectives and concerns, then craft clear, tailored planning documents designed to fit your needs. We offer most estate planning services on a flat-fee basis, so you know the cost upfront.

Core Planning Documents

  • Will
  • Power of Attorney for Finance
  • Power of Attorney for Health Care
  • Advance Health Care Directive ("Living Will")
  • Instructions Regarding Disposition of Remains

Advanced Planning Options

  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Credit Shelter Trusts
  • Marital Trusts
  • Children's Trusts
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Mental Health Advance Directives

Our Three-Phase Process

01

Planning

We meet to discuss your goals and concerns, and advise you on the strategies and documents appropriate for your situation.

02

Review

We prepare draft documents and share them for your review. You can ask questions and request refinements before anything is finalized.

03

Signing

We hold a final appointment to execute your documents with you, and provide follow-up guidance on next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Estate Planning cost?

We start by learning more about your needs and the complexity of your estate. This helps us know if we are a good fit for you, and it lets us offer a quote based on our recommended scope of services. Our price for a complete estate planning package typically ranges from $2500 to $5000 (and up) per person, and depends on the tools we use to craft your plan. We confirm our price with you before moving forward with documents.

I already have estate planning documents. Do I need to start over?

For new clients, we typically redraft completely rather than amend outside documents to ensure consistency and clarity. This also brings documents up-to-date, and ensures that our clients think through the entire estate plan, not just one or two sections that they need to update. Returning MCR clients can typically update existing plans at an hourly rate without starting from scratch.

Can I get individual documents rather than a full package?

Usually, we help clients with a full package of estate planning documents. Some tools are available à la carte. Special Needs Trusts, for example, are commonly prepared as standalone documents.

I have a dementia diagnosis. Can I still do estate planning?

A dementia diagnosis does not automatically mean that you are unable to work with us to create your estate plan. We work hard to accommodate clients with cognitive considerations using appropriate safeguards to ensure your wishes are properly documented. If you (or your loved ones) have memory loss, dementia, developmental disabilities, or other conditions that affect your ability to process information, let us know so that we can tailor our representation to your needs.

What if I am a prior estate planning client of Barbara Isenhour or Sean Bleck?

We maintain client files for Barbara Isenhour and Sean Bleck, who are both now retired and who have handed off their practice to Macey-Cushman & Reilly. If you previously worked with Sean or Barbara for your estate planning, then we likely have your prior documents on file and we would be happy to talk with you about how we can help you going forward. In some cases, we can update your plan on an hourly basis; in other cases, we will recommend a more complete "refresh," depending on factors like how old your documents are and how much has changed (for you and for the law) since your last estate planning documents were prepared.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to schedule a consultation. We meet in person in Edmonds or by video conference.

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