Michael K. DuBeau

Michael K. DuBeau

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 40 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate

2135 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Directives. Probate and Trust Administration.

35 years

40%
Business 30%

Formation of LLCs, Partnerships and Corporations. Assistance with purchase and sale of small businesses and provision of business escrow services. Contract preparation.

40 years

30%
Real Estate 30%

Preparation of contracts and purchase and sale agreements. Residential escrow services.

40 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 40 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael DuBeau & Associates, PS

2135 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA, 98004-2926

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Michael K. DuBeau's Reviews

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Posted by Kavita | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Highly recommended

We hired Michael to set up our wills. I had tried doing it myself in the past with online forms but it was too time consuming to do it and I wasn't sure if all grounds were being covered. Michael was great to work with. We met with him for one hour and went over our plans - he made recommendations an...d guided us to think about options we hadn't considered. Within a few days he had our wills ready for review. We had another meeting scheduled to sign it and that was it. Very easy. It did not take much of our time. And the end result is a will we are comfortable with.

Posted by Marty | March 12, 2013 | Business

Versatile and conscientious

We own a business and Michael has provided the expertise to keep us on track for 15 years. He also created a living will for my wife and myself. We were so pleased with the document that my father had Michael's office generate one for him. We can't say enough for the quality and personal atte...ntion we receive each time he provides legal assistance.

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Michael K. DuBeau's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Rich

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an experienced, thoughtful, and caring attorney. He is great source for all things regarding wills, trusts, and estates."

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Melissa Storch

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for many years, and have been so impressed with his professionalism, that I not only refer clients to him, but also dear friends. He brings compassion, clarity, and candor, and handles difficult end-of-life issues with grace and dignity. I also really appreciate how he has the ability to have difficult, respectful conversations with a sense of humor that allows everyone to feel at ease. I am grateful to be able to refer to someone so competent in the area of estate planning - cannot recommend his services enough!"

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Stephen Waltar

Real estate lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Michael for many years. When I first started my estate planning practice in Bellevue in 2000, I rented from him. I've had occasion to discuss many cases with him over the years. He is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable in many areas of the law. He drafts Wills and Powers of Attorney and LLC Operating Agreements etc. I often refer real estate matters to him. I'm happy to endorse Michael."

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William Carlson

Business lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is exceptionally talented in the areas of business, real estate transactions, and estate planning and administration. When legal issues arise in any of these areas of law, Mike is always my first choice. No client I have ever referred to Mike has ever reported any dissatisfaction with his service. His fees are reasonable, he is honorable, and his legal abilities are of the highest quality."

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David Richardson

Business lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael DuBeau is an extremely experienced business, estate planning and real estate attorney. I refer clients to him in all of these areas because I know they will recieve fantastic representation. I have refered many clients over the years and have had only great feedback and "thank yous" in respose. I have also worked with Mike on many cases. Mike listens, understands and then with years of experience behind him, advises and acts. He has a unique ability to work through and defuse difficult situations. He is the consummate negotiator. He is also a great guy and very easy to talk to. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Kaplan

Business lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Michael on several business transactions. He was professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Additionally, I referred my mom to Michael to update her estate plan. I think Michael will do a great job and take good care of her estate planning needs. I highly recommend Michael."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Five Star Wealth Manager - Estate Planning, Seattle Magazine

2011

Five Star Wealth Manager - Estate Planning, Seattle Magazine

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Michael DuBeau & Associates, PS

1988 - 1990

Attorney, Foster Pepper & Shefelmann

1986 - 1988

In-House counsel, Gilbraltar Savings & Loan

Associations

2016 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Real Property, Probate, Trust Section

2016 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Business Law Section

2013 - 2015

King County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

East King County Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

University of Washington

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Western Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2014

Pirate Publishing, LLC Poole's Gold (novel)

Languages

English

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