Randy Grove has been with Landerholm, P.S. since he began practicing law in 1982. His breadth of knowledge and experience in the trust and estates field earned him election to the exclusive American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), an invitation to present at the Heckerling Estate Planning Institute, and a host of other professional honors. However, it is the everyday feedback from clients who appreciate his counsel that drives his dedication.
An avid reader, Randy has been influenced by the biographies of notable men and women. He acknowledges a personal source of inspiration in the example set by his mentor, Irwin C. Landerholm. “Irwin had a high level of expertise, business savvy, commitment to serve others, and a depth of compassion and understanding for people,” he says.
“My vision for law practice is to help my clients and their families flourish financially and relationally.”
Admitted to practice:
State of Washington
State of Oregon
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Education:
LL.M. (Taxation), New York University School of Law, 1982
J.D., Willamette University College of Law, 1981
B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1978
Professional Memberships & Affiliations:
American Bar Association
Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Fellow, 1994-Present
Board of Regents, Member, 2012-2018
Business Planning Committee, Chair, 2009-2011
Washington State Chapter, Chair 2004-2009
Clark County Bar Association
Estate Planning Council of Southwest Washington
Oregon State Bar
Taxation Section
Estate Planning and Administration Section
Washington State Bar Association
Taxation Section
Real Property, Probate and Trust Section (RPPT), Executive Committee, Member, 1992-1993
Awards & Recognition:
Recognized by Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the area of Private Wealth Law in Washington, 2021-2023
Selected to Washington Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers®, 2005-2023
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, 2001-2022
Elected by his colleagues in the state of Washington to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 1994-2023
Sister Andrea Nenzel Service Award 2016, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation
Friend of the Foundation President’s Award 2007, Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Presidential Award for Excellence 1997, Clark College Foundation
Published Articles & Presentations:
“Community Property Tips and Traps for Practitioners in Common Law States,” Continuity in a Changing World: ACTEC’s 2020 Virtual Fall Meeting, October 27, 2020
“Estate Planning – Collaboration and asking the right questions to ensure that all of the client’s needs are met,” with Justin J. Curtiss, Clark College Foundation’s Professional Advisers Council Meeting, October 29, 2019
“Avoiding Pitfalls in Designing, Implementing and Operating a Family Entity,” 57th Annual Estate Planning Seminar, November 2, 2012
“Designing, Implementing and Operating the Family Limited Partnership to Avoid a Successful Section 2036 Attack,” Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning, 2004. This article has been a frequently requested topic for continuing education seminars for attorneys, certified public accountants and other estate planning professionals on a national, regional and statewide basis.
Community Activities:
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Chair, 2020-2022
Director, 2017-2023
Executive Committee of the Professional Advisory Council, 2010-2015
Clark College Foundation, Board of Directors, 1986-Present
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation, Board of Directors
Director Emeritus, 2011-Present
Director, 1985-2011
President, 1993-1995
Rotary Club of Vancouver, Member, 1984-Present