Laura E. Hoexter
Helsell Fetterman LLP • Seattle, WA
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Contact
Email
lhoexter@helsell.com
Phone
(509) 392-4807
Address
Seattle, WA, US
Professional
About
Laura E. Hoexter is an accomplished attorney based in Seattle, WA, with over 25 years of experience specializing in estate planning, insurance, and tax law. A graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, she earned her Juris Doctor in 1993 and later obtained her Master of Laws (LL.M) in 1996. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University, which provides her with a diverse educational foundation. With a dedicated focus on wills, trusts, and estates, Laura expertly guides individuals and families through the complexities of establishing essential legal documents. Her comprehensive approach includes crafting tax-efficient wills, living trusts, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to meet her clients' unique needs. Laura is particularly adept at addressing intricate issues such as non-citizen status, retirement benefit planning, and life insurance arrangements, ensuring that her clients' interests are well-protected. Throughout her career, Laura has built a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail and her unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. She is actively involved in professional affiliations and continuously updates her knowledge to stay abreast of the evolving legal landscape. Laura E. Hoexter is dedicated to providing top-tier legal services, empowering her clients to secure their legacies and navigate the complexities of estate planning with confidence.
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 1993 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990 McGill University Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell 2020 Best Lawyer, 425 Magazine 2020 SuperLawyer, Seattle Met Magazine 2020 Top Women Attorneys, Seattle Met Magazine 2019 Five Star Wealth Manager, Seattle Magazine
Publications
2015 Puget Sound Business Journal How to Deal with Digital Assets after Death 2014 New York Times Quoted in "How to Digitally Avoid Taking It to the Grave" 2013 @Law - The NALS National Magazine for Legal Professionals What's Mine is Mine, Or Is It? 2013 New York Times Quoted in "Bequeathing the Keys to Your Digital Afterlife" 2013 Wisconsin Journal of Family Law In the Wake of DOMA - Income Taxation of Same Sex Couples
Associations
2012 - Present Seattle Humane Society Member, Blue Ribbon Planned Giving Council 2009 - Present Seattle Philanthropic Advisors Network (SPAN) Secretary 2008 - Present Washington First Responder's Will Clinic Volunteer 2007 - Present Seattle Estate Planning Council Member 2007 - Present GSBA Member
Speaking
2012 San Diego County Bar Association Estate Planning with Digital Assets 2011 Town Hall Income Splitting under the new IRS Regulations 2011 National Teleconference Income Splitting under the new IRS Regulations 2011 NALS Wills 2011 Morning Edition - National Public Radio Income Splitting under the new IRS Regulations
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Updated: May 25, 2026