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Nicole Searing

Associate

Nicole Searing takes a practical approach in guiding clients through estate, gift, and philanthropic planning decisions.

As counsel to individuals, families, and their advisors on a broad range of estate planning matters, Nicole plans and prepares tax-efficient wills and trusts; advises on entity formations; and helps clients use gifts, sales, and other wealth-transfer strategies.

 

Nicole enjoys helping clients achieve their charitable goals by advising on the selection of appropriate charitable structures, drafting charitable trusts, and establishing private foundations and public charities. She also advises tax-exempt organizations on tax, compliance, and governance matters.

Education

  • Stanford Law School, J.D., 2018
  • Tufts University, B.A., Economics and Spanish, summa cum laude, 2015

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Washington
  • New IRS Guidance and Safe Harbors for Trusts: Tax & Estate Planning Implications for Cryptocurrency Investors, Strafford Webinar, February 2026
  • Testamentary Trust Funding & Estate Tax Elections, King County Bar Association Probate Administration Seminar, November 2024
  • Perkins Coie LLP, 2018 – 2025