Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Planning & Tax Law Partner in Kent, WA
At Gellner Law, we have dedicated over two decades to providing comprehensive legal counsel to families across Washington State. Our practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and tax controversy resolution, with a commitment to protecting clients' assets and guiding them through complex legal challenges. With offices in Kent, we serve communities including Seattle, Tacoma, and surrounding areas, combining deep legal expertise with compassionate representation. Our team specializes in crafting tailored solutions for estate planning, navigating probate processes, and resolving IRS disputes. We maintain a reputation for tenacity in advocacy while prioritizing ethical standards and client-centered service.Our experience spans both transactional planning and contentious legal matters, ensuring clients receive practical guidance during critical life transitions. We emphasize proactive planning to minimize future legal complications and preserve family legacies. Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining personal attention to each case. Our practice philosophy balances legal rigor with understanding support for clients facing challenging circumstances.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Tax Controversy
Wills & Trusts
Asset Protection
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in estate and tax law
- Our attorney maintains a tenacious reputation in IRS negotiations
- We provide compassionate representation during family transitions
- Our practice serves clients across Washington State
- We offer practical solutions for complex legal challenges
What people say
Saved tens of thousands
Compassionate individual
Tenacious advocate
Affordable fees
Guided through difficult times
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans to protect assets and ensure your wishes are honored. Our comprehensive approach covers wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Clients receive personalized guidance to navigate Washington's specific legal requirements while minimizing future complications.
Probate Administration
Our firm guides personal representatives through Washington's probate process with efficiency and care. We handle estate inventory, debt settlement, and asset distribution while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Our goal is to streamline this often-complex process for grieving families.
Tax Controversy
We represent clients in tax disputes before the IRS and Washington Department of Revenue. Services include audit defense, collection negotiations, and appeals. Our experience with complex tax issues helps clients achieve favorable resolutions while protecting their financial interests.
Wills & Trusts
We draft legally sound wills and trusts tailored to individual family needs. Our documents address asset distribution, guardianship provisions, and tax planning considerations. We ensure all documents meet Washington state requirements while reflecting clients' specific intentions.
Asset Protection
Our strategies help clients safeguard assets from potential creditors and legal challenges. We implement legal tools like trusts and business entities while maintaining compliance with Washington laws. This proactive approach preserves wealth for future generations.
People
Jennifer A. Gellner
Attorney at Law
Jennifer Gellner has practiced law for over 20 years, specializing in estate planning, probate, and tax controversy. She serves clients across Washington State with a focus on compassionate representation and tenacious advocacy.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, advanced healthcare directives, and tax planning strategies tailored to Washington State requirements.
How do you handle probate cases?
We guide personal representatives through Washington's probate process, handling estate inventory, debt settlement, and asset distribution with legal expertise and compassion.
Can you help with IRS tax disputes?
Yes, we represent clients in IRS audits, collection negotiations, and tax court proceedings with over two decades of experience resolving complex tax issues.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Washington State including Seattle, Tacoma, Kent, Spokane, and surrounding communities from our Kent office.
How are your legal fees structured?
Our fees are transparent and competitive, with options for fixed pricing on specific services and detailed hourly billing for complex matters.
