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Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Private Wealth Disputes

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Washington

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Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

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Estate Planning, Probate, and Private Wealth Services

This group is comprised of highly regarded attorneys—many with advanced tax degrees—who bring deep technical knowledge and insight to every engagement, including:

Estate & Tax Planning

We customize plans to help clients minimize federal and Washington State estate and gift taxes, while navigating Washington’s complex estate tax laws.

Business Succession Planning

We guide closely held and family-owned businesses through smooth ownership transitions, including entity formation, governance, tax planning, and wealth transfer strategies.

Probate, Trust Administration & Post-Mortem Tax Planning

We assist fiduciaries with compliance, dispute resolution, and asset transfers—often identifying additional tax-saving opportunities.

Private Wealth & Philanthropic Planning

We help high-net-worth clients preserve family harmony, support philanthropic goals, and plan for long-term legacies. We also advise on tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations and charitable trusts.

Planning for Commercial Real Estate Owners

We provide guidance on ownership structures, valuation, tax planning, and succession strategies to optimize outcomes and protect assets.

Trusts & Estates Litigation

We offer a full range of dispute resolution services, from informal negotiation and mediation to aggressive representation in court, using creative and effective strategies, including Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA).

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Private Wealth Disputes - Washington

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC represents clients on various matters including will disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims and disputes involving capacity issues.

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Strengths

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  • Lasher's expertise is incredibly strong and the firm's departments work together in a holistic manner. They are friendly and very responsive.

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  • Lasher is a multifaceted firm which is helpful when clients need expertise in more than one area of law.

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  • Lasher's estate planning and trust agreements incorporate solutions that address all potential issues that may arise later in the lifecycle, offering great solutions to current challenges as well.

    Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Lasher Holzapfel is very capable of handling complex estate, estate tax, trust and probate issues.

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  • The Lasher Holzapfel team has beyond extensive technical knowledge and a calm and balanced approach to handling disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Quentin Wildsmith
    Quentin Wildsmith

    Quentin Wildsmith

    Quentin Wildsmith is an attorney at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson specialising in advising high net worth clients involved in trust and estate disputes.

    • Quentin very quickly grasps the issues and he is also a very strategic communicator.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Quentin has a very good reputation. He is always available and he always cares about the work and the outcome.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Quentin combines high level of expertise and demeanour. He is well known and well respected.

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    • What stands out is Quentin's demeanour. He has a really good presence and he advocates for his clients in the best way possible.

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  • Andrew Goodrich
    Andrew Goodrich

    Andrew Goodrich

    Andrew Goodrich is a principal at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC and a specialist in estate planning and administration matters. Goodrich regularly advises family offices and business owners on complex matters.

    • Andrew is incredibly detail-oriented and highly skilled in estate planning matters. He is responsive and friendly and a great collaborator.

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    • Andrew is intelligent, quick, prepared and organised. He is highly responsive and provides excellent advice, identifying issues and risks that contribute to better business and investment decisions.

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  • Darin Jensen
    Darin Jensen

    Darin Jensen

    Darin Jensen advises high net worth clients on personal wealth and business succession planning.

    • Darin Jensen is a great attorney to work with.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Darin Jensen is very down to earth and fun. He is very relatable from the client perspective and very thoughtful with his advice.

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  • George Holzapfel
    George Holzapfel

    George Holzapfel

    George Holzapfel of Lasher, Holzapfel, Sperry & Ebberson is well known for his expertise in business succession, trusts and estates.

    • George Holzapfel is a wonderful counsellor.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • George is brilliant. His extensive knowledge of tax, financial and legislative updates is impressive, allowing him to solve the most complex problems and design effective solutions.

      Private Wealth Disputes respondentHigh Net Worth

    • George is very apt in being able to explain complex matters with ease and in a way that clients are able to understand.

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    • George is an outstanding lawyer with great recognition of what is appropriate for the respective client.

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