Washington Probate Attorneys
Probate attorney listings for Washington by county. Each names the attorney and gives the firm’s own phone and website; you contact them directly. Listings are advertising. Settled Estate is not a law firm and does not refer, match, or recommend any attorney.
No firm is listed in Washington yet. One listing per county, free while the directory fills.
Counties with no listing yet39 of 39 counties
- Adams County
- Asotin County
- Benton County
- Chelan County
- Clallam County
- Clark County
- Columbia County
- Cowlitz County
- Douglas County
- Ferry County
- Franklin County
- Garfield County
- Grant County
- Grays Harbor County
- Island County
- Jefferson County
- King County
- Kitsap County
- Kittitas County
- Klickitat County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Mason County
- Okanogan County
- Pacific County
- Pend Oreille County
- Pierce County
- San Juan County
- Skagit County
- Skamania County
- Snohomish County
- Spokane County
- Stevens County
- Thurston County
- Wahkiakum County
- Walla Walla County
- Whatcom County
- Whitman County
- Yakima County
Do you need an attorney for probate in Washington?No lawyer required
Washington permits a personal representative to proceed without an attorney, and its probate framework is built around exactly that: nonintervention administration under RCW 11.68 removes ongoing court proceedings for solvent estates, and the RCW 11.62 affidavit lane settles small estates with no case at all. Washington Law Help (Northwest Justice Project) publishes a legal-accuracy-reviewed guide to managing a small estate yourself.
- Small estates: any successor may collect personal property by affidavit 40 days after death when probate assets (less liens) do not exceed $100,000, with no court proceeding at all. (RCW 11.62.010)
- Full estates: a personal representative may petition for nonintervention powers and administer the estate without court intervention, which is Washington's standard path for solvent estates. (RCW 11.68.011)
Most solvent Washington estates run on nonintervention powers, which is administration by the personal representative rather than by the court. Contested matters, insolvent estates, and TEDRA disputes are where counsel earns its fee.
Governing authority: No attorney requirement in RCW Title 11; the framework is built for unsupervised administration (RCW 11.68 nonintervention) and a statutory affidavit lane (RCW 11.62). Verified August 22, 2026.
Probate attorney fees in WashingtonNo statutory schedule; a straightforward estate is estimated at $3,500 to $8,750
Washington has no statutory attorney-fee schedule for an ordinary estate; firms bill by the hour, a flat fee, or a percentage they set themselves. The $3,500 to $8,750 figure is a Settled Estate estimate built from a stated hours band and the state's average attorney hourly rate, not a quote; a contested estate or one with real property runs higher.
Court costs are separate. Estimate them with the Washington fee calculator, and see how Washington compares in the cost of probate by state study.
Attorneys: one listing per county, free while the directory fills, after an eligibility check (an active, relevant practice in good standing; a check, not an endorsement). Send the firm name, the attorney’s name, the counties you serve, one sentence on the practice, and the phone and website families should use to [email protected]. A link back is welcome and never a condition.
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Information current as of 2026-09-11
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.
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