Seattle, WA · Wills & Estate Planning
Wills Attorneys in Seattle, Washington
A will is the document that directs where your assets go and who raises your minor children if something happens to you. If you have been meaning to get one done, working with a wills attorney in Seattle turns that lingering to-do into a signed, valid document, usually faster than you expect.
13 attorneys · Serving King, Snohomish & Pierce counties
Wills for Seattle families
View Ridge Law drafts wills for people in Seattle and across King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Most people who call us about a will have been putting it off for years. Not because they doubt they need one, but because it feels heavy, expensive, or endless. It is none of those things when it is handled well. Our Seattle team explains your options in plain English, drafts a last will and testament that actually fits your family, and gets it properly signed and witnessed under Washington law.How we handle wills at View Ridge Law
The process starts with a Case Evaluation. One of our Client Services Directors will review your situation, answer questions about our legal team, and coordinate a meeting with an attorney if you decide to move forward. There is no pressure and no obligation at that stage. From there, your attorney walks through what matters in a Washington will: who inherits, who serves as your personal representative, who becomes guardian of your minor children, and what happens if a beneficiary cannot receive assets outright. Washington is a community property state, and that shapes what you can give away and how. We flag those issues before they become problems, not after. Then we draft. You review the will, we adjust it until it says what you mean, and we make sure it is executed the way Washington law requires, signed by you and witnessed correctly, so it holds up when it is needed. Because wills are one piece of our broader estate planning practice, we will also tell you plainly whether a will alone covers you or whether documents like powers of attorney or a trust belong in the conversation. Some Seattle families need more than a will. Many do not. You will get a straight answer either way.Estate planning
Wills are one piece of our broader estate planning practice, including documents like powers of attorney.Trusts
Some Seattle families need more than a will. We will tell you plainly whether a trust belongs in the conversation.Our team
A team of 13 attorneys serving King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties.Wills built around real family structures
View Ridge Law is a family law and estate planning firm. That combination matters for wills more than people realize. Our attorneys spend their days inside the realities of Seattle families: blended families, second marriages, co-parenting arrangements, stepchildren, and relatives raising kids who are not legally theirs yet. A will template does not understand any of that. We do. If you remarried and want to provide for your spouse without disinheriting children from your first marriage, that takes deliberate drafting. If your chosen guardian for your kids is not the person Washington’s default rules would favor, your will is where you say so. These are exactly the situations where a generic form fails and a firm that practices family law every day earns its keep.What Seattle clients say about our will work
View Ridge Law holds a 4.5 star rating across 179 Google reviews. That is the experience we aim for: responsive, accommodating, and done before your deadline, not after it.4.5★179 reviews
A rating real clients stand behind
View Ridge Law holds a 4.5 star rating across 179 Google reviews from clients in Seattle and across the region.13attorneys
A full team since 2014
The firm was founded in 2014 by Mackenzie Sorich and has grown to a team of 13 attorneys covering family law and estate planning.3counties
Serving King, Snohomish & Pierce
We draft wills for people in Seattle and across King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties.One of our Google reviews, which we display on our own team page, describes our attorneys updating a client’s will “on short notice and in record time” before a trip.From a Google review displayed on viewridgelaw.com
Recognized for our work
Honored by readers and the legal community
Our recognition includes Seattle Times Best in the PNW for 2024 and 2025, Expertise.com Best Divorce Lawyers in Seattle, and Avvo.
Meet Sean Siska
Sean Siska
Attorney, View Ridge Law
Wills at View Ridge Law are drafted with courtroom-tested judgment. Sean Siska brings more than a decade of experience across estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust matters — and he has litigated contested estates under TEDRA, Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act. He has seen firsthand where poorly drafted wills fall apart, so the wills he drafts anticipate how documents actually hold up when families are under stress. Sean has served as a Probate Guardian ad Litem for minor beneficiaries, protecting children’s interests in estate matters, and has overseen complex real estate transfers tied to estate administration. He earned his J.D. from the University of Washington, and he believes clients should feel supported, informed, and empowered as they make decisions about their future.Credentials: J.D., University of Washington · 10+ years of legal experience · TEDRA contested estate dispute resolution · Past Probate Guardian ad Litem for minor beneficiaries · Read Sean’s full bio →
Questions Seattle clients ask about wills
What happens if you die without a will in Washington state?
Washington’s intestacy statutes decide who inherits, and the state’s formula may not match your wishes. Your community property generally goes to your surviving spouse, while separate property is divided among your spouse, children, or other relatives by law. Unmarried partners, stepchildren, and friends receive nothing under those default rules, and a court chooses your children’s guardian without your input.Does a will avoid probate in Washington?
No, a will does not avoid probate, but it makes probate far smoother. Your will names the personal representative you trust and states who gets what, which shortens disputes and delays. Clients who want to minimize court involvement often pair a will with a trust, and we can tell you whether that fits your estate.Can I write my own will in Washington?
Yes, Washington law allows you to write your own will, but the signing and witnessing requirements trip up many people, and an invalid will is treated as no will at all. Do-it-yourself forms also handle blended families, guardianship choices, and community property poorly. If your family situation is anything but simple, have a will lawyer in Washington State review or draft it.How much does a will cost in Seattle?
The cost depends on your family situation and the complexity of your estate, which is why we start with a Case Evaluation instead of quoting a one-size price. A straightforward will for a single person is a different project than an estate plan for a blended family with a business. You will know what your will involves before you commit to anything.How often should I update my will?
Review your will after any major life change: marriage, divorce, a new child, a death in the family, a move to or from Washington, or a significant change in what you own. Even without a triggering event, reading it every few years keeps it aligned with your life. Updates are typically quick, and our Seattle attorneys have turned around will changes on short notice for clients with travel coming up.Schedule a Case Evaluation
You have carried this task long enough. One call starts a will that protects the people you love, drafted by attorneys who understand Seattle families. Call 206-966-4020 or fill out our contact form to Schedule a Case Evaluation. A Client Services Director will promptly help you find a time that works, review your legal needs, and coordinate your meeting with an attorney.
