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Sarah MacLeod

Principal

Sarah MacLeod is a recognized leader in sophisticated estate, gift and charitable planning for individuals and families.

With 20 years of experience, Sarah assists clients in designing comprehensive estate plans that address each client’s unique circumstances and objectives.  Sarah’s clients include owners of privately held businesses, beneficiaries of long-term trusts, fiduciaries, and entrepreneurs.

A committed advocate for impactful philanthropy, Sarah works closely with clients on their charitable giving. From establishing and administering private foundations to creating charitable trusts, Sarah provides strategic guidance that helps clients realize their philanthropic goals. Sarah also assists clients with the creation and administration of tailored family office structures.

Chambers High Net Worth has recognized Sarah as “a leader in the field” with “the perfect combination of technical expertise and relationship-building skills.”

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law (J.D. 2005)
    • Washington Law Review
  • University of Notre Dame (B.A., summa cum laude, 1999)
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Fulbright Grant, Austria, 1999-2000

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
  • Cambridge Forum, Private Wealth Law, Co-Chairman
  • University of Washington Estate and Gift Planning Council
  • Washington Women in Tax
  • Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Executive Committee, 2015-2017; Real Property, Probate and Trust Newsletter, Editor, 2014-2015; Gift and Estate Tax Committee; Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
  • King County Bar Association
  • “Countdown to 2025: Spousal Limited Access Trusts,” Baker Tilly National Conference, May 30, 2024
  • “Countdown to 2025: Spousal Limited Access Trusts,” Washington State Bar Association, June 3, 2023
  • “All the Things We Didn’t Learn in Law School – Who We Work For, How We Manage It and How We Get Paid for It,” Cambridge Forums, May 18, 2023
  • Lane Powell PC (2012-2025)
  • Miller Nash LLP (2005-2012)