Ann Terese Wilson

Ann Terese Wilson

Stokes Lawrence • Seattle, WA
TaxPersonal InjuryProbate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 590-4665
Address
1420 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, US

Professional

About

Drawing on her thirty plus years’ experience as a practicing attorney, Ann advises clients regarding potential claims and disputes. She guides trustees, executors, and other fiduciaries who are dealing with difficult situations, such as murky trust documents and wills and challenging beneficiaries. She helps clients understand their duties and complete the administration process, seeking judicial rulings as necessary. Ann also represents beneficiaries, including individuals and charities, who seek or need assistance in protecting their rightful shares of trust and probate assets. Over the years, Ann has brought and defended many will and trust contests and actions under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act. As well as working with professional fiduciaries, Ann works with clients who have little or no experience with legal disputes. She helps clients understand their rights and duties, looks for cost-effective solutions, uses mediation when appropriate, and takes matters to hearing or trial. Ann brings an assertive, thoughtful, and experienced approach to this emotionally-charged area of litigation. In addition, Ann assists clients with designing and implementing comprehensive plans to reduce state and federal estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer tax and the orderly transition of assets between generations. Ann also handles all aspects of probate and estate administration. Ann is ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide as a Band 1 practitioner for Private Wealth Disputes - Washington.

About Tax Law

Tax attorneys help individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. They work to minimize tax liability and resolve IRS issues. Common matters include tax planning, irs audits, tax disputes, business tax.

Credentials

Education
1991 New York University School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1988 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A Harvard University A.B.

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2024 Lawyer of the Year, Seattle for Trust & Estates Law, Woodward-White, Inc. 2024 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
Associations
2007 - Present ACTEC King County Bar Association Member Washington State Bar Association Member American Bar Association Member
Updated: Mar 08, 2026