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Susan Kirkpatrick

LIFE SEASONS ESTATE PLANNING, PLLC
https://lifeseasonsestate.com/

Areas of Focus: Life and Legacy Planning

Licensed States: Washington

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What to expect from Susan Kirkpatrick

A 15 - minute introductory call to understand your goals and needs
2 - Hour Working Family Wealth Planning Session: A comprehensive look at your current family dynamics and your assets, including a comprehensive inventory of everything you have so none of it is ever lost.
Education on how the law impacts your family and assets, focused specifically on your County, State and Country of residence.
A transparent discussion of your options to care for what matters most to you, no matter what happens Planning options that work for you and the people you love. Relational, compassionate counsel to help you make "eyes wide open" choices for yourself and the people you love.
A clear plan (not just documents) for how your assets and those you love will be taken care of, throughout every stage of life, and in the event of your incapacity or death.

About Susan Kirkpatrick

At Life Seasons Estate Planning, PLLC, we are dedicated to supporting you through all seasons of life, ensuring your plan remains effective and your legacy is protected with utmost care. Susan's approach is rooted in empathy and open communication. She believes in fair, ethical practices and creates a safe space for clients to make important decisions about their legacy. By offering flat-fee services that are agreed upon upfront, Susan ensures there are no unexpected charges, which help make the process more transparent and stress-free.

Susan crafts personalized plans that ensure the smooth transfer of wealth—be it financial, intellectual, or spiritual—while minimizing the risk of court disputes or family conflict. She understands that families come in all shapes and sizes—whether you’re married, divorced, re-married, single, have children or not, or have a biological, adoptive, or blended family. Whether you have a life partner or companion, or identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, Susan recognizes that you care deeply about the people in your life and want to make their lives easier if something happens to you.

Her approach is centered around guiding clients with ease, ensuring that families avoid the legal battles and emotional strife that often result from poor planning. Her priority is to craft a complete plan that reflects your unique needs, protecting your legacy and ensuring your loved ones are supported during difficult times.

Having earned her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 1980 and graduating with honors, Susan worked in the legal field for over 28 years before taking a 10-year hiatus due to family matters. In 2022, she returned to law, committed to guiding clients throughout every season of life—creating a plan that achieves your goals for your loved ones today and for years to come.

In her spare time, she supports the arts by attending live music performances and enjoys spending time with her family: her husband Steve, two adult children Megan and Alec, and her four grandchildren (three of whom are triplets). A voracious reader, she is currently working on her first book.

Susan's estate planning practice is located in Olympia, Washington.

Testimonials

Ms. Kirkpatrick helped us put together our family trust documents and get our assets into the family trust. She was able to explain the complex laws and system in simple terms that we could understand. She completed it all in a reasonable time and at a reasonable cost. We couldn’t be more satisfied.” ~ Karl and Leslie J.

“Susan provides excellent services for estate planning. It was very comforting in that she listened to her client's needs. She knows the laws and suggests several ways to address each particular situation. We highly recommend Susan.” ~ Sue B.

Because of my move from Oregon to Washington, Susan was very helpful revising the Family Trust. We discussed various issues and options for the future. She was kind and thoughtful yet professional throughout the process. She will help you in whatever way she can.” ~ Sally M.

“Susan was very conscientious and guided us with detailed explanations on what each document was for and why it was needed, and that our specific situation did not need the added expense of a Trust. And, she was kind, caring and listened to and paid attention to stories shared.” - Linda S.

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THE PERSONAL FAMILY LAWYER PROMISE

What makes PFL lawyers different?

How you hire us.

We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.
How we plan.

We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.
What we protect.

Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.
What you see.

Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.
How we deliver.

Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.
How our plans work.

One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.