Stephanie Haslam

Stephanie Haslam

also known as Compassionate Legal Care PLLC

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 23 years

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

301 NE 100th St., Ste. 310, Seattle, WA

About Stephanie

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Powers of Attorney for Care of Children, Professional Wills, etc. to memorialize your wishes and protect the ones you love.

23 years

35%
Elder Law 30%

Asset preservation, Medicaid, and crisis elder cases are handled with compassion and family unity in mind.

23 years

30%
Guardianship 20%

We assist our clients to establish adult guardianships when there is no alternative, and to modify and terminate guardianships.

23 years

20%
Probate 15%

Probates, small estates, Committed Intimate Relationship estates, and asset transfers following death.

23 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Compassionate Legal Care PLLC

301 NE 100th St., Ste. 310, Seattle, WA, 98125

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Stephanie Haslam's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maria | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Beyond Expectations

Working with Stephanie Haslam of Compassionate Legal Care was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my family. Stephanie doesn’t believe in cookie cutter solutions — she truly takes the time to understand your values and what matters most to you before creating customized estate plans. From th...e very beginning, her approach felt deeply personal and incredibly thoughtful. Every document she created was individually tailored with remarkable care and expertise. That level of detail and customization proved invaluable after my loved one died. Her documents held up to some difficult and unique circumstances surrounding his death and provided tremendous peace of mind. Stephanie patiently walks you through every part of the process of producing your documents, making sure your wishes are captured exactly as you envision and then ensuring you understand and feel fully confident in what you’re signing. Her fees were exactly as discussed, with no surprises. At no point did I feel rushed. She went above and beyond my expectations in extraordinary circumstances. Compassion is truly the cornerstone of her practice. Stephanie brings not only expertise, but genuine heart. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Elder will

She did a wonderful job for me in preparing my will and going through various edits to get what I really wanted clarified and into legal terms.

Posted by Sonia | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Power Of Attorney

Caring, approachable

I didn't want to deal with a power of attorney, or a will, but I had to. Stephanie made it easy. And when it was hard, it was clear that she cared about my issues. I found her extremely approachable, thoughtful, and willing to work with my atypical needs. I'm so pleased to have found her, and would r...ecommend her without reservation.

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Stephanie Haslam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Niloufar Park

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Haslam is a caring attorney. Her approach is honest, thorough, and thoughtful. She is respectful to her clients' individual needs, and I highly recommend Ms. Haslam's legal services."

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Denise Redinger

Guardianship lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have enjoyed working with Stephanie on a few guardianship matters and appreciate her professional manner and knowledge in the area of disability law."

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Denise Redinger

Guardianship lawyer

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Marsha Hudson

Guardianship lawyer

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Angela Carlson-Whitley

Guardianship lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2002

Outstanding Volunteer, Pierce County

2000

Trustee Scholar, Seattle University School of Law

1999

Trustee Scholar, Seattle University School of Law

1993

Health Professional Scholarship, Veterans Administration

1992

Bethesda Buchanan Occupational Therapy Scholarship, University of Puget Sound

1992

Centennial Scholarship, University of Puget Sound

1992

Health Professional Scholarship, Veterans Administration

1992

American Association of University Women Scholarship, American Association of University Women

1992

Health Professional Scholarship, Department of Veterans Affairs

Associations

2017 - Present

Old Friends Club

Secretary

2014 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys chapter

Member

2002 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Washington chapter)

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Estate of Sherman Vickers

Equitable distribution of community assets to surviving Committed Intimate Partner (CIF) with agreed Order avoiding trial expenses

In re the Estate of Sherman Vickers

Equitable distribution of community assets to surviving Committed Intimate Partner (CIF) with agreed Order avoiding trial expenses

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Education

2001

Seattle University

J.D.

1993

University of Puget Sound

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Giving Care, Taking Care Conference

Essential Legal Documents - What Caregivers Need to Know

2018

Giving Care, Taking Care Conference Essential Legal Documents: What Caregivers Need to Know

2017

Mastering the Maze of Adult Legal Capacity and Surrogate Decision Making

Continuing Education - Mastering the Maze of Adult Legal Capacity and Surrogate Decision Making

2017

Giving Care, Taking Care Conference Essential Legal Documents: What Caregivers Need to Know

2017

Essential Legal Documents - What Caregivers Need to Know

Continuing Education -Essential Legal Documents: What Caregivers Need to Know

2006

CLE Guardianships from Start to Finish

Guardianships from Start to Finish

Languages

English

Activity

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