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Peter Whitney Bennett

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 41 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Edmonds, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

400 Dayton St Ste A, Edmonds, WA

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Probate 35%

42 years

35%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 41 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1984

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Bennett & Bennett, Attorneys at Law

400 Dayton St Ste A, Edmonds, WA, 98020-3584

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Peter Whitney Bennett's Reviews

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Posted by Doug | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Legal Work

Peter is excellent in guiding you through the process of estate planning and probate process. He lead our family through the legal process in the death of a family member in settling the estate. Very easy to talk with and educated us along the way.

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Jody Reich

Business lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter Bennett is one of the brightest, most thorough lawyers I've had the pleasure of working with in the Seattle area. Pete and I have been opposing counsel and have also collaborated on various estate, probate, and contract matters over the years. In each instance I have found Pete to be a consummate professional. His ability to analyze difficult legal issues while avoiding unnecessary charges to the client is unparalleled. I trust him implicitly."

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Donald Tesch

Estate planning lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have known Peter for over 30 years. Peter is a highly experienced,creative and no nonsense lawyer. I have referred many thankful clients to him over the years and will continue to do so."

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Richard Wurdeman

Probate lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I’ve known and worked with Pete on numerous matters over the past 25 years. He is completely trustworthy, hardworking, very knowledgeable about estate planning and probate matters, and always addresses his clients' issues in a practical manner."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Partner, Bennett & Bennett

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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