Professional Biography
Nicole Searing

Nicole R. Searing Associate

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.3859

    F +1.206.359.4859

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.3859

    NSearing@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

An authority on estate and nonprofit matters, Nicole takes a practical approach in guiding individuals through estate planning decisions and tax-exempt organizations through formation and operations.

Nicole counsels individuals, families, and their advisors on estate planning, tax matters, trust and probate administration, and philanthropic planning. She plans and prepares tax-efficient wills and trusts; advises on entity formations; helps clients use gifts, sales, and other wealth-transfer strategies; and settles estates in probate.

In addition, Nicole has a strong focus on nonprofit law, counseling public charities, private foundations, and other tax-exempt organizations on a broad range of issues under state and federal law. She assists nonprofit organizations to establish and maintain their corporate structures, guides them through the process of obtaining tax-exempt status, and advises on compliance and governance matters.

Professional Recognition

  • Perkins Coie Washington practice ranked Band 1, in Private Wealth Law by Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), 2016-2020

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Education

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