My practice focuses on advising individuals and families on how to protect and help their loved ones through proper estate planning. This often includes preparing wills, trusts and related documents, but also includes a review of clients’ financial situation and a discussion about their goals before and when they pass away. I also advise families after a loved one has passed away and can assist them through the probate process when one is necessary. I am a frequent speaker on topics involving estate planning, probates, and estate administration.
Through the years, I have been appointed by the court to many positions, including estate administrator, probate guardian ad litem, special representative, and special master. I currently serve as a Pro Tem Commissioner in the King County Superior Court’s Ex Parte and Probate Department. An essential part of my practice has involved community service, including working with clients at legal clinics and serving on boards helping children with disabilities and improving access to affordable healthcare.
I have also created and maintain the website kingcountyprobates.com, which is a resource for families and lawyers navigating the probate system in King County.
Practice areas
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1997 | 02/24/2021 |
Legal answers | 8 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Pro Tem Commissioner | King County Superior Court | 2014 - Present |
Attorney and Managing Partner | Curran Law Firm (Formerly Curran Mendoza) | 1997 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Estate Planning Council of South King County | Member | 2014 - Present |
HealthPoint | Board Member | 2007 - Present |
Neighborhood Legal Services Association | Volunteer | 1997 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
King County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Children's Therapy Center | Board Member | 1997 - 2017 |
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Catholic Community Services Legal Action Center | Volunteer | 1997 - 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Drake University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of Washington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Thirteenth Annual Probate Administration Seminar | Appointing the Personal Representative and Opening a Probate | 2017 |
Personal Estate Planning for the 99% | Plannning Considerations for Nonprobate Assets | 2017 |
Twelfth Annual Probate Administration Seminar | Settling Small Estates and Administering Nonprobate Assets | 2016 |
Probate Litigation: Non-TEDRA Causes of Action and Alternatives | Probate Issues Involving Unmarried Couples | 2016 |
Personal Estate Planning for the 99% | Planning Considerations for Nonprobate Assets | 2016 |
Navigating the King County Ex Parte Department | Probate Practice in Ex Parte | 2016 |
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Personal Estate Planning for the 99% | Planning Considerations for Nonprobate Assets | 2015 |
Eleventh Annual Probate Administration Seminar | Identifying and Administering Nonprobate Assets | 2015 |
Tenth Annual Probate Administration Seminar | Settling Small Estates | 2014 |
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Larry Garrett, Probate Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
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