Back to Search Results Caroline R Suissa-Edmiston 8.1 Excellent Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Client Ratings Not yet reviewed Former client? Write a review Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer E-mail Lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 30% Estate Planning 10 years 30% Wills / Living Wills 10 years, 350 cases 20% Probate 10 years 15% Adoption 10 years 5% Residential 10 years Show all areas of practice Hide additional areas of practice Contact Information Law Office of Caroline R. Suissa-Edmiston, LL.M. 1535 Tacoma Ave S. Tacoma, WA 98402 815 S. Weller St., Seattle,, WA 98104 Office: 206-850-●●●● - show Office: 253-534-●●●● - show View map E-mail this lawyer Visit lawyer's website References Client Reviews How would you rate this lawyer? If you're a current or former client, share your thoughts (anonymously, if you prefer). Would you recommend this lawyer to other clients? Review this lawyer Endorsements Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Suissa is thoughtful, knowledgeable, analytical, and thorough. She takes the extra step to insure that her client'... more Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Gaddis , Bellevue (WA), Over 2 years ago View all 2 endorsements Résumé Licenses 9 years since Caroline R Suissa-Edmiston was first licensed to practice law in WA. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo Washington Active 2000 09/07/2009 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Work Experience Position Duration Law Office of Caroline R. Suissa, LL.M. 2003–present Associate Attorney at Law Office of Elaine DuCharme 1999–2003 Education School Major Degree Graduated University of Washington School of Law Taxation Law Masters of Laws 2001 Seattle University School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 2000 Washington State University Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts 1997 SUNY Cobleskill Culinary Arts 1990 See all 4 degrees Hide additional degrees Awards Award Name Granting Organization Date CALI for Estate Planning N/A 2000 Associations Position Association Name Duration Member Phi Alpha Delta 1999–present Member Washington State Bar Association 2000–present Member Greater Seattle Business Association 2001–present Member King County Bar Association 2001–present See all 4 association entries Hide additional associations Portfolio Avvo Answers Avvo Contribution: Question: What is my liability to pay funeral costs for my... Caroline's answer: When one is paying a lesser amount than the amount owed, it is prudent to obtain the holder of the... more View all 13 answered questions Publications Article Publication Date How may a child deduct a dependent parent's living and medical expenses? King County Bar Bulletin 2006 How to choose the right lawyer and financial planner. Greater Seattle Business Association Monthly Newsletter 2005 Updated the Book Washington Law of Intestate Succession 2000 Updated the Manual Community Property Deskbook 1999 See all 4 publications Hide additional publications Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Meretricious Relationships: Dissolution and Death CLE 2006 Estate Planning Resources Advance Planning: When to Consult an Attorney on Estate Planning Posted in Estate Planning. Do funeral expenses get preferential payment from an estate (e.g., before student loans)? 1 answer, Binghamton, NY How to Determine if Your Estate Plan Needs to be Updated: Top 10 Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan Posted in Estate Planning. Can an estate administrator discuss details of an estate with an unrelated party? 1 answer, Binghamton, NY View all Estate Planning Answers & Advice