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Erin M Fairley

Erin M Fairley

5.0
8 reviews
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 16 years

Probate Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Power Of Attorney, Trusts

121 Lakeside Avenue, Suite B, Seattle, WA

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Probate is the court authorized process for settling an estate. In some cases, probate may be avoided. Importantly, the Washington State probate process is streamlined and affordable.

17 years | 100 cases

40%
Estate Planning 30%

"Estate" is the legal term used to define your property and money—basically, everything that belongs to you. Estate planning attorneys tell you different strategies you can use to transfer your belongings after you die. By planning your estate, you can maximize its value by minimizing taxes and eliminating court costs and interference.

17 years | 120 cases

30%
Power of Attorney 15%

Effective Power of Attorney documents are important to protect yourself from guardianship proceedings. Guardianship can be avoided by naming persons to stand in your place to make financial and health decisions should you become incapacitated.

17 years | 120 cases

15%
Trusts 15%

17 years | 50 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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Erin Fairley of Leschi Law, PLLC

121 Lakeside Avenue, Suite B, Seattle, WA, 98122

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Erin M Fairley's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Estate Planning (3) Wills & Living Wills (3) Power Of Attorney (1) Probate (1) Tax (1)
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Posted by Steven | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Good, solid estate planning attorney!

Erin made the estate planning process smooth and pain-free for me. I had previously contacted two other Seattle attorneys who turned me down as a client simply because an S-corp is part of the mix for me—you would think that most estate planning lawyers would have some experience dealing with S-corps..., but apparently not. Erin went out of her way to double-check that she was handling my S-corp correctly. She's low-key, personable, no-drama, organized, efficient and professional, and prices her services fairly, no pun intended. I'm confident referring anyone to Erin who needs the basic docs: Financial POA, Health Care POA, Advance Directives, Disposition of Remains, and of course, a Will. She supplies both official hard copies and PDF files of everything and also gives you tips about what else needs to be taken care of and understood, from setting up mutual fund beneficiaries to probate and estate taxes. I enjoyed discussing legal "what ifs" with her. Erin, you really made the whole thing easier than I expected! Of course, it does help—whomever you choose to draw up your documents—if you do some advance reading about estate planning and familiarize yourself with the vocabulary and basic concepts. Nolo Press, for example, publishes some good primers on the subject.

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Vera Fomina

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Erin is a creative, experienced, and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. Erin is an attorney of the highest professional personal integrity with unparalleled wealth of knowledge, experience and compassion for her clients. I highly recommend Erin."

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Paul Choquette

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin Fairley is a skilled, responsive and experienced estate planning attorney whom I wholeheartedly endorse. I recommend her whenever my clients require estate planning services. Erin is an excellent choice."

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Maureen Wickert

Probate lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin can talk with her clients so they understand the pros and cons of a decision regarding their legal issues. Any client would be well served under her counsel."

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Emily Smith

Elder law lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Erin is a smart, honest, pragmatic lawyer. I have consulted with her on some of her pro bono projects and I find her to be highly capable in many areas of law. I would recommend her without hesitation."

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Doris Eslinger

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Erin since 2006. Erin is a very caring person. She is diligent and highly intellectual. I believe one of the reasons Erin practices elder law is because of her desire to help those who may be vulnerable. I would highly recommend Erin to anyone who needs a good attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner Attorney, Advocates Law Group, PLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Estate Planning Council of Seattle

Member

2012 - Present

KCBA Elder Law Clinic

Client Services Committee

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Professionalism Committee

2010 - Present

King County Bar Association

Real Property/Trust and Estates Section

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

King County Bar Association

Elder Law section

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Trust and Estates Section

2008 - Present

Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2009 - 2016

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Seattle University School of Law

J.D.

1986

Indiana University

Music

1984

Millsaps College

Music

Speaking Engagements

2013

Central Area Senior Center

Estate Planning for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Languages

English

Activity

7

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2 co-executors are named in a will in Washington State and one co-executor does not provide a copy of the will, documents.

03 Oct 2012
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