
Josi R. Howard
Senior Attorney
Practice Area
Admitted to Practice
Washington State Courts | Oregon State Courts
Professional Experience
Ms. Howard focuses her practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration and has devoted her career to excelling in these fields. Ms. Howard has planned numerous estates of various sizes, including estates subject to estate tax in Washington and Oregon. She enjoys giving clients the peace of mind of knowing their assets will pass in accordance with their wishes in a time and tax efficient manner. Additionally, Ms. Howard has helped clients through the process of administering the estate or trust of a loved one who has passed away. She is a native of Southwest Washington and looks forward to continuing to assist generations of clients with their estate planning matters for many years to come.
Professional and Community Involvement
- Oregon State Bar Estate Planning and Administration Section
- Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
- Lawyer Talk Legal Clinic
- Volunteer at Office for Equal Opportunity at Washington State University
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Whitman College
- Juris Doctor from University of Idaho College of Law
Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for 2026
- Super Lawyers 2022 WA Rising Stars List
- Super Lawyers 2021 WA Rising Stars List
Featured Blogs By Josi
How to Reduce Oregon Estate Tax for Married Individuals
Credit Shelter Trusts as a Planning Strategy in OregonMany people relocating to Oregon, as well as many long-term...
Reduce Washington Estate Tax with Estate Tax Credit Shelter Trusts
If you are domiciled in Washington, you should understand how Washington’s estate tax may affect your estate. Although...
How to Make Estate Administration Easier for Your Family
Preparing Your Personal Representative Helps Avoid a Stressful Estate AdministrationCreating an estate plan is an...
Estate Planning for Blended Families in Oregon and Washington
Why Estate Planning for Blended Families is CriticalEstate planning, while important for every family, is crucial for...
Should I have a Trust or a Will?
One common question is whether someone should have a trust or a will as their main estate planning document. Both...
Important Estate Planning Considerations for Parents of Minor Children
A major life event, such as having a child, can prompt a person to seek out advice about setting up an estate plan....





