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Bryana Cross Bean

Estate planning Attorney at Puyallup, WA

4.2   5 reviews

also known as Bryana M. Cross

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  • Licensed for 10 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2013
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    Active No misconduct found

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Compassionate, Professional, Capable and Ethical
Cindy
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Outstanding Legal Advice and Assistance
Benjamin
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About Bryana

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I help clients protect their future through careful legal planning, so that they and their loved ones can be provided for when the client is no longer able to personally do so.  I do this through my work as a solo practice attorney who practices in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate.

My philosophy is that no two clients are the same.  Each client is a whole, complex individual, rather than just a faceless legal issue.  I am passionate about helping clients protect their future.  I do this by giving them the legal means to secure the safety of their property, family, finances, and health care needs.  Not only do I have a strong background in the law, I also have a strong background in medical and science terminology, as well as how the U.S. healthcare system operates.  This means that I can better assist in elder law, estate planning, and probate, since I understand basic disease processes.

I offer a confidential 30 minute consultation.  This allows the prospective client and I to determine, not only whether I can assist them, but also if we would make a good problem-solving and planning team.  I look forward to meeting with you!

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Posted by Cindy | June 7, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Compassionate, Professional, Capable and Ethical
Bryana Cross Bean helped my parents and I navigate through complex and foreign financial choices we had to make as our family coped with changing needs. On behalf on my parents and for myself, I want to recognize not just the expertise but her warmth and personal integrity which helped quell a lot of fear. Thank you, Bryana.
Posted by Benjamin | April 27, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding Legal Advice and Assistance
Attorney Cross Bean assisted me and my family during a probate issue right after my father passed in Tacoma. Being from Indiana, I did not know anything about Washington state laws. When she took over my case, she explained everything to me and my family on level that we could understand, and then proceeded to get executorship, processing filings, giving me information on how to guide through that process. When we had a problem with real estate she had recommendations that we could choose from, not knowing anything about the area. When we flew back to Washington to deal with squatters, theft, estate issues and the like, she made sure that we were informed of all Washington state laws pertaining to whatever issue we had to deal with. My family and I had very finite time and Attorney Cross Bean was there to answer every question and need with professionalism and respect. I was truly honored to have had her in my employ and would recommend her with the highest of recommendations.
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Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2014
Always flexible
I was setting up my first will and Bryana was patient and flexible with me because of my schedule. She was thorough and I had a wonderful experience working with her. Her rates were one of the best I found. I would definitely work with her again in the future.
Posted by Marie | August 9, 2014
Great experience
I hired Ms. Cross to help me update my estate planning documents. I have some unique needs that she was able to address. She was thorough, professional, and very approachable. I would definitely hire her again and I frequently recommend her to friends and family.
Posted by Ryan | October 4, 2017
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Inadequate consultation
I contacted the law offices of Bryana Cross Bean and scheduled a consult for questions regarding my future Medicaid benefits. I presented my information and documentation and explained the circumstances regarding my situation. I received no feedback for future steps that I and/or we could take regarding my situation. I was even more appalled when she said, "You cannot afford me." The only pieces of information provided from Bryana Cross were two post-it notes with no indication of any assistance she would be able to provide if I retained her services.
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Response from Bryana Cross Bean November 10, 2017
I'm sorry you had a bad experience during our consultation. It was not my intention, and I always strive to provide excellent service. Given your particular situation, my professional opinion was that there were few steps I could take for you unless there was some additional action taken by Medicaid. I did provide you some direction on steps you could take on the post-it notes. People on government benefits, such as Medicaid, tend to have financial concerns, and I did not think it was ethical to take you on as a client knowing that paying my legal fees might negatively impact your ability to pay your other bills. My philosophy is to empower clients and potential clients to be successful even if that means taking alternative measures, rather than hiring me. This is also why I require an initial consultation before I agree to take on someone as a client. Sometimes a particular attorney-client pair is not a good fit, and a person may have to meet with multiple attorneys before they find someone they are comfortable with. Take care, and I hope you were able to find another attorney who was a better fit.
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Cost

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  • Hourly Rates $ 200-200 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Volunteer Attorney
  • Olympia Legal Advice Clinic
  • 2013 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Law Offices of Bryana Cross Bean
  • 2013 - Present
  • Volunteer Attorney
  • Housing Justice Project
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Medical Review Coordinator
  • SightLife
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Transplant Donation Coordinator
  • SightLife
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Legal Intern
  • Washington State Dept of Health
  • 2010 - 2010
  • Legal Intern
  • Northwest Health Law Advocates
  • 2010 - 2010
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Education

  • Seattle University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2011
  • University of Washington
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2007
  • University of Washington
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2007

Legal Cases

  • Emergency Estate Planning
  • Positive
  • Reducing probate hassel
  • Positive
  • Estate Planning with Community Property Agreement
  • Positive
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Associations

  • Aging Smart Network
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Washington chapter)
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Licensed member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Health Care Providers Counsel
  • Member
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Public Interest Law Foundation
  • Summer Grants Coordinator
  • 2010 - 2011
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Pro Bono Service Commendation
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • 2014

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Trusts 101
  • Trusts Used for Tax Reduction
  • 2017
  • Trusts 101
  • Grantor Trusts
  • 2017
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Special Needs Trusts and Other Techniques to Plan for Disability
  • 2017
  • Kitsap Estate Planning Counsel Annual Meeting
  • Elder Law Update
  • 2017
  • Grantor Trusts From Start to Finish
  • Types of Grantor Trusts: Key Parties, Uses and Sample Provisions
  • 2016
  • Grantor Trusts From Start to Finish
  • What are Grantor Trusts? Advantages They Convey
  • 2016
  • Advanced Estate and Trust Administration
  • Legal Ethics
  • 2016
  • Advanced Estate and Trust Administration
  • Medicaid Recovery Claims Against the Estate
  • 2016
  • Wills & Trusts: Mistakes to Avoid
  • Trusts
  • 2015
  • Featured Speaker
  • Estate Planning: What is it and how does it affect me?
  • 2015
  • Featured Speaker
  • Estate Planning: What is it and how does it affect me?
  • 2015
  • "How Durable Powers of Attorney Protect You"
  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • 2014
  • "Estate Planning Basics"
  • Estate Planning
  • 2014
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Attorney endorsements

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Kjersti Stroup
Elder law Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Lindsay Camandona
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Bryana as a knowledgeable professional in estate planning, elder law and probate. I would feel comfortable referring clients from my own practice to her to assist in their estate planning needs."
Puyallup Estate planning Lawyer Bryana Cross Bean
Bryana Cross Bean
Estate planning Attorney
Puyallup, WA
Licensed for 10 years
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