Beth A. McDaniel

Beth A. McDaniel

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 30 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Renton, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianship, Probate

272 Hardie Ave SW, Renton, WA

About Beth

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

Elder law involves guardianship and long term care planning including medicaid, social security disability benefits and veterans benefits.

29 years

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Creation of wills and trusts, including special needs trusts, and other estate planning documents.

29 years

25%
Guardianship 25%

29 years

25%
Probate 25%

29 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel - Main Office

272 Hardie Ave SW, Renton, WA, 98057-5925

Law Office of Beth A. McDaniel - Satellite Bellevue Office

2370 130th Ave NE, Suite 103, Bellevue, WA, 98005

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Beth A. McDaniel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jerry | February 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Experienced, Thorough and Professional

We went to Beth to review our will and came away with a complete Estate Plan. Bet and her staff were very professional, answered all our questions. Beth prepared a detailed and complete set of documents along with sensible advice on how to deal with our estate. we highly recommend her.

Posted by Jon | December 01, 2014 | Power Of Attorney

Terrific service

We needed a power of attorney for a 90- year old relative under some time pressure. Beth and her team were immediately responsive and helpful, including making a house call to an adult family home to eliminate any burden on our family and his caregivers.

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Beth A. McDaniel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lynn St. Louis

Elder law lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Beth McDaniel, who is a well-respected Elder Law attorney: knowledgeable, capable, and dedicated. I have no reservations in recommending Beth to any potential client needing representation in Elder Law matters."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Best Attorney/Law Firm in Newspaper 2019 Readers' Poll, Renton Reporter

2015

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

2006

Outstanding Member of the Year, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Washington Chapter)

2005

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2002 - Present

, Law Offices of Beth A. McDaniel, PLLC

1998 - 2002

, Albertson Law Group, PS

Associations

2018 - Present

Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys ('WAELA')

Director

2000 - Present

Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys ('WAELA')

Member

1998 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Greater Renton Chamer of Commerce

Member

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce

2012 - 2014

King County Bar Association Mandatory Multi-County Guardian ad Litem Training

Co-Chair

2009 - 2010

King County Bar Association, Guardianship and Elder Law Section

Chair

2005 - 2005

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Washington chapter)

President

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Guardianship of Gerhard P. Boettcher

After a 2.5 day jury trial, a professional guardian was appointed

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Education

1995

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Pepperdine University School of Law

Certificate

1990

Seattle Pacific University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Estate Administration from Start to Finish

Initial Steps to the Estate Administration Process; Handling Creditor Claims and Debt; Distribution and Closing the Estate

2014

Multi-County Mandatory Guardian ad Litem Training

Breach of Duty

2014

Multi-County Mandatory Guardian ad Litem Training

Alleged Incapacitated Person's Right to Counsel

2004

Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

The New Essentials for Practicing Elder Law

2004

King County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Hot Topics in Elder Law

2002

Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Critical Topics in Elder Law Practice

2001

Lorman Education Services Publication

The Legal Staff's Guide to Estate Planning and Probate Issues in Washington

Publications

2005

Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Ethical Issues Facing Elder Law Practitioners

2004

King County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Washington State Guardian Ad Litem Manual Chapter 12 - AIP's Right to Counsel

2004

Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Practical Implications of Medicaid Changes

2000

Riverton Reporter Estate Planning Common Myths and Misconceptions

1999

Estate Planning Digest (Firm Newsletter) Planning for Disabled Beneficiaries

1999

Purse Strings Sweet Charity: Making the Most of Deductible Gifts

N/A

American Red Cross King County Make Your Wishes Known through a Health Care Power of Attorney and an Advanced Directive

Languages

English

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