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Sara Kiviat Berkenwald
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Biography
Sara Kiviat Berkenwald is a member with the law firm of Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC, where she specializes in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation and charitable giving.
Sara received her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington (with Honors), her law degree and master's in Business Administration from Seattle University School of Law (JD/MBA) and her LL.M (Taxation) from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to joining OMW, Sara was a Shareholder with the law firm of Jeppesen Gray Sakai PS, an associate with the law firm of Somers Tamblyn Isenhour Bleck, PLLC in the areas of elder law and special needs trust planning.
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Licensed in Washington for 16 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2009
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Location
Jeppesen Gray Sakai, PS
10655 NE 4th St #801, Bellevue, WA, 98004
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Sara Kiviat Berkenwald's Reviews
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Posted by Yvonne | September 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Professional, considerate, wonderful
We were fortunate to have S.K.Berkenwald assist with my son's small trust inheritance from another state after his father died. The first attorney from another firm botched the job, but after 3 years of nothing we then found SKB who stepped in and thoroughly cleaned up the mess, filed the papers, a...
Posted by Judy | June 27, 2014
probate of an intestate estate
I was the PR and Trustee for a Special Needs Trust. After no family member was willing to help the heir I agreed to become involved. It was a year of 'no good deed goes unpunished" .Sara was excellent in keeping me informed. Quickly answered any questions I had and supportive down to the last detail....
Posted by Joe | January 16, 2014
Thorough and professional
I have somewhat of a complex estate but Mrs Berkenwald handled my and my wife's wills quickly and professionally. She helped explain some of the legalese so a layperson could understand it. Her presentation was professional and I feel I can trust her with the important matters of estate planning. I w...
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2013
Power of Attorney and Estate Planning
She helped me with my dilemma concerning my mother. She knew that this was a sensitive issue and that it would take a professional perspective to help me persuade her to give me power of attorney. She has continued to guide me through the rest of the estate planning.
Sara Kiviat Berkenwald's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Sara Kiviat Berkenwald since I started practicing law five and a half years ago, and throughout that time I have found her to be a conscientious, knowledgeable and approachable attorney. I have recommended her to clients on several occasions!"
"Sara is a tremendous asset to the Seattle legal community. She is extremely knowledgeable in estate planning, special needs trusts, and probate matters. Sara is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her to anyone."
"Sara is an intelligent, knowledgeable, caring and detailed oriented lawyer. Sara has the experience and skill set to handle the most challenging legal issues. She is the type of lawyer that makes a promise and delivers beyond expectations. I refer clients to her with absolute confidence."
"Sara is a fantastic lawyer and an excellent person. I have tremendous respect for her personally and professionally. Any client who retains Sara should be confident that they have an excellent attorney handling their matter."
"Sara is one of the smartest attorneys I know and possesses a wealth of knowledge in probate and estate issues. She is motivated and passionate in addition to being a creative thinker when it comes to researching and pursuing the best route to take for her clients. Her success is equally attributable to a kind and friendly personality and her ability to make her clients feel at ease."
"Sara is a gifted attorney. She understands the technical and often confusing tax law issues in estate planning and has the special ability to explain these issues to others in a straightforward and simple way that anyone can understand. I highly recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Seattle University School of Law, Cum Laude
2003
University of Washington, Graduated with Honors
2003
Honors Society, Golden Key International Honors Society
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Trust and Estates Shareholder, Jeppesen Gray Sakai, PS
2012 - 2016
Trust and Estates Attorney, Isenhour Bleck, PLLC
2009 - 2012
Associate, Foster Law Offices
Associations
2017 - Present
Washington Women in TaxMember
2017 - Present
Mercer Island Library BoardBoard Member
2015 - Present
Kline Galland Home Health and Hospice Professional Advisory BoardBoard Member
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Cardozo Society of Washington StateBoard Member
2012 - Present
King County Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2009 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Krishna D. Vara FoundationBoard Member
2016 - 2017
Washington Chapter of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (WANAELA)Board of Directors
2013 - 2014
Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of SeattleMember
2012 - 2013
King County Bar AssociationNeighborhood Law Clinic Pro Bono Counsel
2011 - 2012
Northwest Immigration Rights ProjectPro Bono Counsel
2008 - 2009
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ProgramTax preparer
Education
2013
University of Washington School of Law
LL.M. in Taxation
2009
Seattle University School of Law
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2003
University of Washington
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Women's Philanthropic Investment Group of Seattle Board Meeting
Common Estate PLanning Documents
2015
University of Washington School of Law - Elder Law Course
Elder Law Attorney Practice
2014
DSHS Region II Financial Case Workers
Common Estate PLanning Documents
2014
DSHS Financial Workers Region 2
Common Estate Planning Documents
2011
CLE
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Workshop
Publications
2013
NWLawyer
Family Medical Leave Insurance
Languages
English