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Jacob H. Menashe - Lynnwood, WA

4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd.Suite 202 Lynnwood, WA 98036

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Updated: 04/10/2012

Lynnwood Estate Planning Lawyer

Overview

Jacob is a graduate of Stanford University and University of California Hastings College of the Law. Prior to opening Hickman Menashe, P.S., Jacob practiced as an associate at the law firm of Isenhour Bleck, PLLC. He also worked for Senator Ron Wyden, and Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services. Jacob enjoys meeting people, learning their stories and helping them put basic planning in place that will make a difference for themselves and their loved ones.

Jacob is a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association and also served as a member of their Executive Committee. He regularly speaks before State and local bar groups, estate planning councils, and senior groups on topics ranging from Medicaid planning to Special Needs Trusts to Social Security Disability.Jacob is actively involved in his community and synagogue and keeps very busy playing and spending time with his wife and four young children.

About Jacob H. Menashe

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Social Security Disability

Qualifications

Other Affiliations

  • Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section (Past Chair and Trustee)
  • King County Bar Association, Guardianship and Elder Law Section (Past Program Chair)
  • Snohomish County Bar Association
  • Snohomish County Estate Planning Council
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • The Special Needs Alliance
  • National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives

Classes and Seminars

  • Special Needs Trust Drafting and Counseling Issues, Washington State Bar Association Drafting and Using the Special Needs Trust CLE, 2011
  • Social Security Disability and Retirement: Ins, , Outs and Tips for the Elder Law Practitioner, Seattle University Elder Law Course and Snohomish County Bar Association CLE, 2011
  • Special Needs Trusts: Considerations for Clients,, ARC of Snohomish County, 2011
  • Social Security Disability and Retirement: Ins,, Outs and Tips for the Elder Law Practitioner, Elder Law Section Annual Meeting CLE, 2010
  • Long-Term Care Medicaid Coverage in Washington State and Basic Estate Planning Documents,, Snohomish County Chapter of Washington Society of CPAs, 2010
  • Fundamentals of Drafting a First Party Special Needs Trust and More,, Washington State Bar Association Special Needs Trust CLE, 2011
  • Medicaid Long-Term Care Coverage in Washington State, Washington State Bar Association Elder Law Essentials CLE, 2010
  • Basic Medicaid, SSI and Special Needs Trust Issues in the Family Law Context,, Washington State Bar Association Intersection of Family and Elder Law CLE, 2009
  • Medicaid Long-Term Care Coverage in Washington State: An Overview from an Elder Law Attorney, Health Ed Washington Elder Law Seminar, 2008, 2009, and 2011
  • TO Medicaid Long-Term Care Coverage in Washington State: An Overview from an Elder Law Attorney, Jewish Family Services Seminar, 2009 and 2011 and to MS Society Social Workers 2009 and 2011 and to MS Society Support Group/Edmonds, 2009
  • Article: The Intersection of Medicaid and Estate Planning, September 2008 (Washington State Bar Association Real Property Probate and Trust Section Newsletter)
  • Establishment and Use of a Special Needs Trust, Whatcom County Bar Association CLE, 2008
  • Establishment and Use of a Special Needs Trust Needs Based Benefits, Distinctions Between Testamentary and D4A and D4C Special Needs Trusts and More, Washington State Bar Association Choosing, Managing and Termination the Special Needs Trust CLE, 2008
  • Estate Planning and Medicaid: Planning and Pitfalls, King County Bar Association Medicaid Bootcamp, 2008
  • Spotlight on Very Common and Equally Difficult Issues Arising in Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning, Washington State Bar Association Ethics for Elder Law Lawyers Tele-CLE, 2007
  • Durable Powers of Attorney, Drafting and Strategic Concerns, Medicaid Planning, Tax Planning, Gifting and More, Washington State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference, 2007
  • The Changing Medicaid and Estate Tax Landscapes and Planning Issues for the CPG to Consider, King County Bar Association Advanced Certified Professional Guardian Seminar, 2007
  • Medicaid, Social Security and Government Benefits, King County Bar Association Initial Certified Professional Guardian Training, 2007
  • Establishing the Special Needs Trust and the Application of Its Use, Washington State Bar Association Best of 2006 CLE/Encore to Excellence, 2006

Past Positions

  • Isenhour Bleck, PLLC, Associate, 1997 - 2004
  • Senator Ron Wyden, Legislative Assistant, 1996
  • Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services, Staff Attorney, 1993 - 1995
  • Evergreen and Columbia Legal Services, Staff Attorney, 1996 - 1997

Education

  • University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), San Francisco, California, 1993
    J.D., A Public Interest Law Scholar
  • Stanford University, 1989
    A.B., with distinction

Office Information

Address

4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd.Suite 202 Lynnwood, WA 98036

Fax

  • (425) 744-6078

Achievements

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Included on the 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list
  • 2007 Washington Super Lawyers list
  • 2005 Washington Super Lawyers list
  • 2000 Washington Super Lawyers list

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