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Contact
Email
Phone
(206) 208-2617
Address
1420 5th Ave Ste 4100, Seattle, WA, 98101-2375, US
Professional
About
Heidi L.G. Orr is an accomplished attorney at Lane Powell in Seattle, Washington, specializing in estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and estate and trust administration. With a keen focus on personal planning, she provides tailored legal solutions for high-net-worth families and individuals, ensuring that their unique needs and goals are met with precision and care. In addition to her estate planning expertise, Heidi is dedicated to charitable planned giving, assisting families and individuals in structuring their philanthropic endeavors effectively. She also advises tax-exempt organizations on a range of critical matters, including incorporation, board governance, compliance with federal and state regulations, and strategic planning. Heidi’s comprehensive approach to estate and tax law, combined with her commitment to serving her clients’ interests, positions her as a trusted advisor in the legal community. Her ability to navigate complex legal frameworks while providing practical solutions makes her a valuable asset to her clients and their philanthropic aspirations.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
1996 University of Washington School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1994 Gonzaga University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991 Washington State University Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2009 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2008 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2006 AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2005 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2004 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Publications
2009 American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Journal A Brave New World: Nonjudicial Dispute Resolution Procedures under the Uniform Trust Code and Washington's and Idaho's Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Acts 2009 Seattle Business Monthly Estate Planning in a Down Economy 2008 Puget Sound Business Journal Charitable Bequests in Estate Planning 2008 Washington CEO Estate Planning in the Future - Did the Presidential Election Really Change Anything 2007 WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Newsletter The Impact of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 on Charitable Gift Planning
Associations
2009 - Present Greater Northwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Trustee 2006 - Present WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Editorial Board, Editor, and Executive Committee Member 2005 - Present Estate Planning Council of Seattle Member 2002 - Present Washington Women in Tax Member 2000 - Present WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Member
Speaking
2010 Attorney-CPA Tax Clinic Tax Issues and Considerations with Respect to Prenuptial and Property Status Agreements 2010 ALI-ABA Tele-Conference Virtual Representation in Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution: Oppportunities and Risks 2009 Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important Estate Administration 2009 Advising Estate Planning and Probate Clients: Practice Pitfalls and Economic Challenges Disclaimers 2008 Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Mid-Year Co-Chair
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Updated: Jun 05, 2026