Thomas A. Hackett
Vancouver, WA Probate Attorney and Asset Protection Lawyer
- Biography
We help families and business owners plan for now and the future. This is done through estate planning and business planning. Our process is to educate clients about opportunities – and problems – they or their family may encounter down the road. Next, we help them identify their priorities and goals, and then develop a plan to accomplish those goals. This sometimes involves using advanced legal structures and techniques, but we keep the explanations straight forward and understandable. After all, a great plan isn’t that great if you don’t understand it. Quality planning that you understand is our goal. A sampling of the services we provide for clients include drafting Last Wills and Testaments, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Healthcare Directives, and Living Wills. We also assist clients with setting up and running Limited Liability Companies for holding real estate.
- Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation
- Elder Law
- Business Law
- Business Formation
- Tax Law
- Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, Tax Planning
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We often work with clients on a fixed-price for the services we provide. This allows clients to the know the cost up-front, and not be surprised by the fees at the end.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Oregon
- Oregon State Bar
- Since 2010
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- NW Legacy Law, P.S.
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2014 –
Current
- Estate planning and business planning attorney with a focus on tax.
- Attorney
- Sussman Shank LLP
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2013 –
2014
- Attorney
- Horenstein Law Group PLLC
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2012 –
2013
- Attorney
- HS Law Firm, P.C. (formerly Hanna Strader, P.C.)
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2010 –
2011
- Education
- University of Washington School of Law
- J.D. | Tax, Business, and Estate Planning
- Honors: Graduated in 2 years with honors.
- Activities: Articles Editor, Shidler Journal of Law, Commerce + Technology. SemiFinalist, 1L Mock Trial Competition. Student Ambassador.
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- Seattle University
- B.A. (2003) | Economics
- Honors: Magna cum laude; President’s List; Dean’s List; Campion Scholar; Rotary Scholar.
- Activities: Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society (Life Membership). Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society (Life Membership). New Student Advisor. Vice President for Finance of Student Government.
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- Awards
- 2022 Best in Business Award
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2022
- Voted best law firm in Vancouver, Washington.
- 2021 Best in Business
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2021
- Voted best in business in Vancouver, Washington.
- 2019 Best in Business Award
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2019
- Voted best in business by our community.
- 2018 Best in Business Award
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2018
- Voted best in business by the community of Vancouver, Washington.
- 2017 Best in Business Award
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2017
- Voted best in business!
- 2016 Best in Business
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2016
- Voted best in business for our community.
- 2015 Best in Business Award – Law Firm
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2015
- Voted Best Law Firm in Vancouver, Washington.
- Accomplished & Under 40
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2015
- Recognized as an accomplished member of the business and civic community in Vancouver, Washington.
- 2014 Best in Business Award – Law Firm
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2014
- Voted best law firm in Vancouver, Washington.
- Professional Associations
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Washington State Bar
 # 43984
- Member
- Current
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Oregon State Bar
 # 101034
- Member
- Current
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- Publications
- Why I’m Not the Lawyer for You
- NW Legacy Law Center, P.S. Blog
- 2016
- Financial and Estate Planning for Mom and Dad – Start the Conversation
- NW Legacy Law Center, P.S. Blog
- 2015
- Life Changes. Is Is Time For An Estate Plan Check-Up?
- NW Legacy Law Center, P.S. Blog
- 2015
- NW Legacy Law Center brings unique business model to legal landscape
- Vancouver Business Journal
- 2015
- Seniors, Finances and Medicaid Planning: What You Need to Know
- NW Legacy Law Center, P.S. Blog
- 2015
- The Benefits of Using a Trust in Estate Planning
- NW Legacy Law Center, P.S. Blog
- 2015
- The importance of an inheritance trust
- Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon
- 2014
- New Simplified Option for Claiming Home Office Deduction
- Horenstein Law Group Blog
- 2013
- Why Co-Trustees or Co-Personal Representatives Are a Bad Idea
- Horenstein Law Group Blog
- 2012
- Where Vernor v. Autodesk Fits Into First Sale Decisions
- Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts Issues
- 2009
- Websites & Blogs
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