Joanna Puryear Email & Phone Number

From a young age, I aspired to be an attorney, inspired by my parents' commitment to serving others. This passion has guided my professional journey, where I combine my skills in writing, attention to detail, and the ability to educate clients and colleagues to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.After earning my undergraduate degree from Washington State University (Go Cougs!), I embarked on an intensive apprenticeship through the Washington State Bar Association. This unique program allowed me to gain hands-on experience in a law office while pursuing my studies, enabling me to hone my legal skills years before obtaining my full license.Today, I guide individuals, families, and business owners in thoughtfully preparing for the future, ensuring their assets are passed on to the right people in a meaningful way. I focus on developing close and trusted relationships with my clients to determine the best solutions for each matter. This includes creating tailored estate plans and succession plans, as well as guiding clients through the probate or estate administration process when a loved one passes away. I also assist in forming businesses and nonprofits, providing continued guidance for their entities. I am committed to delivering careful and straightforward advice, ensuring my clients understand the complexities of their matters. My practice consists of three main areas of focus:Estate Planning: Assisting individuals, families, business owners, nonprofit organizations (including charitable foundations), and trust companies in a range of sophisticated trust, estate, business, and tax matters.Business and Finance: Working closely with each client to develop practical business and legal solutions for forming businesses, negotiating and drafting contracts, and addressing the complex business, legal, and regulatory issues that arise.Probate: Helping families, executors, and administrators navigate the complexities of estate administration, from assisting with the validation of wills to managing the distribution of assets and ensuring that debts and taxes are settled with compassion and expertise.