[WSBAPT] Referral for Asset Protection Attorney

Fri May 29 18:30:09 PDT 2026

Diane thank you for this information. When folks ask about asset protection
trusts, my general practice is to share that these trusts are not part of
my practice and they should consult with an attorney who does this work to
see if it would be a fit. Personally, I’m a bit skeptical of these trusts,
but I don’t claim to have a strong base of knowledge about them.  I’m
always happy to have more information!

On Fri, May 29, 2026 at 11:14 AM Diane Kiepe <diane at kiepelaw.com> wrote:

> WA does not recognize self-settled trust for the settlor's own benefit
> (RCW 19.36.020).  Has anyone researched if the Settlor can be one of more
> than one beneficiaries under this statute?
>
> Also, probably all of you have read this but WA case In Re Huber, 493 B.R.
> 798 (2013) requiring settlor to have substantial relation to the state in
> which a trust is made to be recognized and, basically, if WA has the most
> significant relationship to the Trust, WA law will be applied.
>
>
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>
>
> Diane Kiepe
> Kiepe Estate and Probate, PLLC
> diane at kiepelaw.com
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> On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM Laura Latta <laura at lauralatta.com> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, Heather!
>>
>> On Thu, May 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM Heather de Vrieze <
>> heatherd at westseattlelaw.com> wrote:
>>
>>> This is who we have referred clients to.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Shreya and Colin Ley at Layroots:*
>>>
>>>        https://www.layroots.com/
>>>
>>> 206-219-9559
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Nevada Trusts - Steve Oshins*
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>>> 702-341-6000
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>>>
>>>
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>>> wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Laura Latta
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2026 2:58 PM
>>> *To:* WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <WSBAPT at lists.wsbarppt.com>
>>> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] Referral for Asset Protection Attorney
>>>
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>>>
>>> Hello Listmates,
>>>
>>> Do any of you prepare asset protection trusts or have a referral for a
>>> good asset protection attorney? If so, I would appreciate the
>>> referral for a potential Washington resident client with assets in WA and
>>> CA.
>>>
>>> Warmly,
>>>
>>> Laura
>>>
>>>
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