Kristi Richards
Seattle, WA
Licensed for 7 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Probate
Language
English
About
Kristi concentrates her practice in the areas of estate and trust planning, business transition planning, elder law planning (including Medicaid and guardianship planning), and probate and trust administration. She enjoys working with engineers, medical professionals, and small business owners to assist them with their specific needs. Kristi’s estate planning experience includes preparing wills and trusts (revocable and irrevocable), prenuptial agreements, durable and general powers of attorney (health care and financial), forming family limited liability companies, assisting clients with lifetime gifting, and general Medicaid or guardianship needs. She enjoys taking a client’s wishes and translating them into a cohesive estate and business transition plan. In addition, Kristi assists clients with the difficult issues that arise in transitioning assets after the death of a family member or friend through any trust or probate administrations process.She graduated (summa cum laude) from Buena Vista University, then received her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 2014. She received her Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Washington Law School in 2018.Kristi is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the King County Bar Associations, and QLaw. She was elected to chair the WSBA Tax Sections’ Young/New Lawyer Committee in 2017, and the WSBA Tax Section's Pro Bono Committee in 2019.When not practicing law, Kristi enjoys reading, baking shortbread, and volunteering with the University of Washington Federal Tax clinic, where she assists low income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Business
Real Estate
Probate
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.
Kristi was amazing! She helped both myself AND my father understand our options and created a very customized estate, will and power of attorney plan for us. She was friendly, efficient and always on time. Professional and knowledgeable. I was beyond pleased with my experience!
At 50 I had put estate planning off until something important like marriage. After marriage I put it off until something important like a life threatening illness. Kristi Richards gathered our information in an evening after work and followed up by phone and emails to the final result of having all the "t"s crossed and "i"s dotted. She made it so easy I am a bit ashamed I didn't do this sooner. I wish she could do the same for other family members but they live in different states.
Kristi helped us prepare our Will and end of life documents. She was an understanding and thoughtful partner throughout a difficult process. Along the way she educated us on the options and their implications for our situation. I highly recommend Kristi for any estate planning matter.