Born:
Tacoma, Washington

Education:
Gonzaga University, B.A., Business Administration/Finance, 1993, Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 1996; University of Washington, LL.M., Taxation, 1997

Practice Areas :
Estate Planning; Probate; Trusts and Estates; Business Succession Planning; Business Law; Taxation

Membership:
Thurston County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington Women Lawyers (State Board Representative, 1999-2001; Chapter Member of the Year, 2004; Olympia Chapter, 2001-2004); St. Martins Board of Trustees.

Admissions:
1996, Washington; 2000, U.S. Tax Court

Biography:

Cynthia Worth focuses her practice in the areas of estate and business planning, estate and gift taxation, and probate. She helps clients by developing creative estate planning solutions, especially in situations where estates present complex tax issues and unique challenges. Cynthia also represents estate fiduciaries and beneficiaries, striving to negotiate settlements without resorting to litigation, and serves as tax counsel for closely held businesses including family owned businesses.

After graduating from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1996, Cynthia went on to obtain her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington in 1997 and founded the Worth Law Group in 1998.

Recognized as a positive force in the local community, Cynthia is active in numerous professional and community organizations including: serving as a Providence St. Peter Hospital Foundation Board member from 2004 to present; South Puget Sound Estate Planning Counsel President in 2003; Washington Women Lawyers Capitol Chapter President from 2000 to 2004; membership in the Thurston County Bar Association from 1998 to 2005; Washington State Bar Association Tax Section member; and Washington Women Lawyers Capitol Chapter Board Member of the Year for 2004.

Cynthia was recently named a Rising Star by Washington Law & Politics magazine. This honor is only bestowed on 2.5 % of Washington attorneys under the age of 40 or practicing less than 10 years. www.superlawyers.com.

Recognized as an authority on estate and tax law, Cynthia is a frequent speaker for continuing legal education programs for various organizations including the Washington State Bar Association, certified public accountants, and financial planners.

She is admitted to practice in the State of Washington and before the U.S. Tax Court.