Skip to main content

Eden Rubenstein Toner

Elder law Attorney at Bonney Lake, WA

5.0   21 reviews
  • State Years
    Oregon - OR 20 years
    Washington - WA 41 years
  • Licensed for 20 years
    State OR
    Acquired 2003
    Status
    Resigned No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 41 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1982
    Status
    Voluntarily Resigned No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Eden

Learn Eden’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Elder law
    20%
    Elder Law encompasses general estate planning as well as Medicaid qualification for long term care needs. I work with families to review facility contracts, to protect assets and to prepare and execute Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Funeral/Cremation instructions, and other appropriate legal documents.

    30 years

  2. Estate planning
    20%
    Estate planning encompasses planning for management of your health care decisions and your property during your life, and management and disposition of your assets after your death. It also includes an analysis of your assets to determine tax and beneficiary issues. The usual documentation may include Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, Will and/or Revocable Living Trust, Community Property Agreement, and Cremation/Interment Instructions.

    34 years

  3. Probate
    20%
    Estate settlement begins with an analysis of whether probate is necessary, and involves guiding clients through the appropriate probate or non-probate process. I represent Personal Representatives of estates in probate proceedings in King County, WA, and have also served as court-appointed successor Personal Representative for estates in which the Personal Representative resigned or was removed by the court.

    38 years

  4. Trusts
    20%
    Trusts are entities that hold assets to be managed for the benefit of others. I advise clients regarding many types of trusts, including Revocable Living Trusts, trusts for minors, trusts for disabled persons, and trusts for minimizing estate tax.

    38 years

  5. Wills and living wills
    20%
    Every person, regardless of age or wealth, is advised to have a Will to designate who should be responsible for the management and distribution of assets after death. This is a gift you give to your loved ones. Another such gift is a "Living Will", which in Washington is a document expressing your wishes regarding artificial life support if you are in a terminal or unconscious condition. Again, age or wealth do not matter, as accidents can happen to anyone at any time.

    34 years

I have first-hand, personal experience in matters of probate and non-probate estate settlement, assisted living and long term care placement, financial planning for long term care, and using powers of attorney for financial and health care matters.  This has enhanced my ability to help clients navigate the requirements that financial institutions and health care facilities may impose in order to allow a family representative to make decisions or carry out their loved-ones wishes.

 

After many years of practice, first as a sole practitioner and later as an attorney with a downtown Seattle law firm, I am once again a sole practititioner.  My practice is mobile.  I meet with clients in their homes or mutually convenient locations, and do not charge for my travel time or mileage.  This allows me to get a sense of my clients as members of the community, and it allows clients to relax in a familiar environment while addressing often unfamiliar issues.

 

In 2001 I added to my repetoire by returning to school and earning a Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies, which has enabled me to consult with and volunteer in various museums and non-profit institutions. When I am not volunteering or assisting clients, I may be skiing, outrigger canoeing, or gardening, depending on the season.  

Contact Eden

Eden R. Toner, Attorney at Law (mailing address only)
21301 Hwy 410 E, #140
Bonney Lake, WA, 98391

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0
  21 customer reviews
5 Star
 
100%
4 Star
 
0%
3 Star
 
0%
2 Star
 
0%
1 Star
 
0%
Posted by Jason | June 24, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A Most Pleasurable Experience
We recently hired Eden to help us get our estate planning (Wills, Powers of Attorney, etc) set up and organized. The whole experience was easy and stress free. Eden knew her stuff and was able to explain each part of the process to us with ease and clarity. Honoring our desire to keep things as simple and efficient as possible, Eden suggested that we set up a Living Trust, something that had never been suggested to us before. Eden was communicative and always available to us throughout the process. We are so happy with her work, and feel such relief that with her expertise this otherwise daunting task is complete. We feel so organized! AND, she makes house calls. Thanks, Eden!!!
Read less
Posted by John & Cindy | March 4, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Expertly and patiently explained all aspects of our wills to our complete understanding
Eden gave us all the kind support and guidance we needed to accomplish the results we had hoped we would in making out our wills. We are very pleased with the way she continued to aid us in our understanding of the areas we had difficulty with. Eden is extremely knowledgeable in her areas of practice and we will surely use her again in the future. We would highly recommend her to anyone who wants an attorney that is caring and personable and who really knows what they are doing.
Read less
Posted by Sera | February 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fantastic Experience
My husband and I worked with Eden to create our wills and were very satisfied with her services. We were new to the process and had many questions. Eden took time and care to ensure all of our questions were answered and patiently and professionally walked us through the process from start to finish. Overall, she was an excellent communicator, her expertise was obvious, and our overall experience was incredibly positive. Highly recommend.
Read less
Posted by Bridgid | March 26, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent legal service and personable
After our mother passed away, we needed an probate attorney. Eden is extremely knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and compassionate through a difficult time. I am in CA but Eden was able to easily walk me through the process as the Estate trustee via email and phone calls. She is patient and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Eden to anyone in need of the services she provides.
Read less
Posted by Cheri | February 2, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Amazing Prompt professional & supportive!
Eden was incredible with helping my mom with her estate after her husband passed away....Eden came to my mom’s home & helped walk Mom through the process of creating all necessary documents...Eden was an awesome listener & very professional & so prompt! Eden’s experience speaks volumes! We Highly recommend her for ALL your legal needs! Your in good hands with this Lawyer! We can’t say enough....we really appreciate her goodness, kindness & sincere support! So grateful to have her in our life! You will be too! She is a blessing to our family! :)
Read less
Posted by Charles | November 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney, Great Service, Great Price
My wife and I contacted Eden R. Toner after reviewing other reviews on this website. We were very pleased with the professionalism and insights she offered. She came to our apartment to review our will and trusts to make updates. She went over all of her recommendations so we had a good understanding of the changes, and was very patient with my hearing-impaired wife. My wife and I were highly satisfied and are pleased to recommend Eden R. Toner.
Read less
Posted by Ron B. | March 7, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Exceptional Service
I highly recommend Eden. If you are looking for an attorney who is a great listener, professional, trustworthy, a compassionate advocate and who really knows the law, this is your person​. Eden was very instrumental in assisting me through the nursing home process for a loved one, wrote the last will and testimony and durable power of attorney. She was able to point out in language that made it easy for me to understand the pros and cons of various legalities​ and provided practical advice to resolve them. In working with her, you get the clear impression that she cares deeply about her clients and will get them the best possible result. ​
Read less
Posted by Brian Graves | March 21, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding service
Eden Toner's experience, professionalism, and caring shine through as she took care of EVERYTHING in helping us with our Estate Planning. That included advice on banking and asset planning as well as the Wills, Power of Attorney's for Health and Financial Affairs, Living Trust, Revocable Trust and more. She has our unreserved recommendation.
Read less
Posted by Kay | February 14, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Updating an existing trust
My husband and I updated our trust originally created in 1997. We moved recently from another state and she assisted in making our documents as required in Washington state. We also had unusual out-of-state items which she carefully researched. Eden met with us at our home which was easier for us than having to meet at an office. Eden is very personable and professional and completed the process very quickly. We have given her name as a reference for others interested in creating a family trust. It was a relief to have the trust completed.
Read less
Posted by Jeff | January 27, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Executor
Eden was excellent in leading me through the process of being an executor for a friends estate. I highly recommend her. She is extremely organized and efficient. She made an extremely difficult task very manageable.
Posted by Brenna | January 16, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
very qualified and compassionate
Eden did a great job answering our 1000 questions and concerns, and then directing us in what was best for our needs in estate planning, wills, trusts, poa etc. Will definitely use her again!
Posted by Janet | April 30, 2015
Eden made our first time legal experience a positive one.
We were fortunate to find Eden in our local area, who is extremely qualified in estate planning documentation and was able to make recommendations complying with our wishes. Eden came to our home for our first meeting and thoroughly covered all our questions, concerns and requests. We were also able to handle some forms directly through email attachments which made things very easy for us. She produced all documents needed (will, power of attorney for financial and healthcare, healthcare directive, and family trust documents). She personally brought them to our home where we were able to perform the signing. She was very professional and very experienced in these matters. We found the process to be enlightening and quite easy. Eden works out of her home, has low overhead, and her fees are reasonable. We were on a tight schedule and everything was completed in a 3 week period. We could not have been better served! Eden is personable and so helpful in helping us to understand the terminology that can sometimes be confusing to the average person.
Read less
Posted by Karen & Chris | April 29, 2015
Re: Wills
My husband and I hired Eden to do our wills for us. She did an excellent job! Nothing was too much trouble and she guided us through the process with sensitivity, kindness and professionalism from start to finish. We would highly recommend Eden for any / all of your legal needs.
Posted by Linda L. | January 27, 2015
Personal Attention
During the last year I have utilized the legal expertise of Eden Toner for consultation and preparation of a financial power of attorney. My situation was somewhat complicated and I needed an experienced and thorough attorney to understand and address my needs. Her personal attention was exceptional and reflects a genuine concern for her clients. I found Mrs. Toner to be capable and direct in answering my numerous questions, as well as obtaining related sources to assist me in senior issues. She is obviously well schooled with 25 years of experience in practice, as pertains to powers of attorney, trusts, and issues of probate. This enabled her to develop documents that were precise to meet my particular situation. Recently again engaged the services of Mrs. Toner to prepare a PA for healthcare and accompanying physicians directive. I was extremely impressed with her knowledge of the many qualifiers and issues she addressed in both documents. In this era, there are many factors involved in healthcare decisions. Her experience has given her a broad scope of alternatives for the principal, like myself, to consider. She was patient while I thought through the alternatives and then moved forward with a document to reflect my personal choices. Most certainly I have recommended her to other newcomers to the Seattle area and if needed would use her services for consultation again.
Read less
Posted by Susan | September 15, 2013
First-rate legal work on estate matters
She advised my sisters and me on the establishment of a trust for my disabled mother. She prepared the trust instrument, transferred real and personal property into it, drafted Mom's will, and then promptly and sensitively helped me figure what steps I needed to take when Mom died. She is smart, honest, responsive and pleasant to work with. I recommend her without reservation.
Read less
Posted by Karen | September 14, 2013
A Knowledgeable and Compassionate Attorney
Eden Toner was a great help for my Godmother/best friend who needed someone to come to her home after her spinal fractures and an eventual cancer diagnosis. She was professional, intelligent, caring and personable. She assisted with the healthcare directives, wills and a trust advising both my Godmother and my husband and myself on choices and recommendations. Eden continued to keep in close contact during my Godmother's decline of health and a fall and all the subsequent research and relocation we had to do from the hospital to skilled nursing to assisted living. She was informative and supportive in my role as Durable Power of Attorney and helped me navigate that position. At times I was completely overwhelmed with the physical and mental aspects of care-giving and the emotional confrontation of losing a loved one. Eden was there for support. She has the professional and personal experience to sense the nuances of a situation. She broached the difficult situations-- legal, health and financial conversations-- with all of us in a succinct manner with follow-up inquiries, assisting us in bringing those issues to the forefront for solutions. Eden visited my Godmother several times at these various places, sometimes just to check in on her which my Godmother immensely enjoyed. Though there are still many legal issues I do not understand Eden has greatly increased my knowledge. I highly recommend Eden as an attorney for end-of-life issues.
Read less
Posted by Lillie May | September 9, 2013
Eden Toner is my estate planner. She is knowledgeable, experienced, and a trusted adviser.
My husband suffered a paralyzing stoke that placed him in a long term care facility. Medicare helped to cover his medical and care expenses for a maximum of 100 days from the date of his stroke. Fortunately a friend highly recommended Eden Toner to legally advise and offer options to organize my financial estate so that an application could be submitted for Medicaid benefits after the Medicare funds expired. Eden willingly made visits to my home and scheduled meetings so as not to conflict with the time I spent with my husband. She was professional and eager to answer the may questions I faced in a totally unfamiliar financial and legal situation. Eden clearly explained my choice of options verbally and in written form. Time was of the essence to liquidate my assets and purchase annuities to satisfy Medicaid qualifications. Eden recommended a financial firm and adviser with whom both Eden and I worked closely to meet required deadlines and medicaid requirements. Eden revised our Living Will, established a Revocation of Community Agreement, and recorded a Quit Claim Deed. We worked together assembling the necessary documentation for the Medicaid application. We were in constant communication through emails, phone, and correspondence. Eden's statement of services was a detailed accounting of her time, services, and rates. My husband passed away a few days after the Medicare 100 day limitation. Eden cancelled the Medicaid application. She revised my Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, established a Revocable Living Trust Agreement, and recorded a Quit Claim Deed. Eden put my estate in order and I gained a friend.
Read less
Posted by Doris | September 8, 2013
Eden Toner, an outstanding attorney
Eden has been our attorney since 1997 when my father passed away. Our immediate need was to assure that our developmentally disabled sister would be cared for. Eden reviewed the will and trust documents and guided us through the the process. It was complex as the documents had been created in another state, however he was now a WA resident. Eden has guided us thru the process of making our own estate plan and documents. She keeps us current when there are changes in the laws and when our needs change. We give Eden an "A+" for her knowledge of the law, her integrity, her patience and understanding. She gave us the choice of meeting in our home, which was great, It was convenient for us as we could access all of the required documents and it was "comfortable"! We are most fortunate to in the good hands of an exceptional attorney.
Read less
Posted by Anita | September 6, 2013
job well done
Ms. Toner serviced my request for creating a revocable trust in a very professional and timely manner. She was easy to communicate with and intuitive in addressing my needs. would highly recommend her services. Anita
Posted by Brian | September 6, 2013
Very Experienced for Estate Planning AND Very Reasonable rates!
I contacted Ms. Toner to review my (lack of) estate planning documentation and to make recommendations complying with my wishes. After a couple of conversations, and online introductions to my financial manager, we had several short clarifying conversations and she produced all documents needed (will, power of attorney for healthcare, healthcare directive, family trust documents). She then personally brought them to my office where we performed the signing. She was very professional, very experienced in these matters. I found the process to be enlightening and quite easy. Although most of her years of experience was with a large firm in Seattle, she now works out of her home, has low overhead, and her fees were extremely reasonable. Could not have been better served!
Read less
View less reviews

Cost

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Contact for Details

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Eden Rubenstein Toner, Attorney at Law
  • 1990 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Karr Tuttle Campbell, A Professional Service Corporation
  • 1997 - 2006
  • Legal Director
  • Senior Services of Seattle/King County
  • 1992 - 1996

Education

  • University of Washington
  • MA - Masters
  • 2004
  • Golden Gate University
  • Attended
  • 1988
  • University of Washington
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1981
  • University of Illinois
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude
  • 1978
View all education

Associations

  • Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
  • Secretary
  • 2015 - Present
  • Kikaha O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club
  • President
  • 2014 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
  • Attorney Member
  • 1993 - Present
  • King County Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
  • Attorney Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section
  • Chair
  • 1996 - 1997
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Attorney Member
  • 1994 - 2002
View all associations

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Willard Jue Memorial Award
  • Association of King County Historical Organizations
  • 2004
  • Super Lawyer
  • Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2000

Publications

  • Department of Veteran's Affairs
  • Legal and Financial Issues in Caregiving
  • 1998
  • American Cancer Society
  • Financing Long Term Care
  • 1997
  • Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
  • Trusts for Special Circumstances
  • 1996
  • Washington State Bar CLE publication
  • Determination of Capacity--A Second Look at Powers of Attorney
  • 1995
  • Washington State Bar CLE publication
  • How to Draft Simple Wills
  • 1994
View all publications

Speaking Engagements

  • PEO Chapter meeting
  • Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate
  • 2013
  • National Education Association-Retired Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA
  • Elder Law
  • 2001
  • AARP workshop
  • Advanced Health Care Directives
  • 1996
  • Kings County Bar Association
  • Alternatives to Probate
  • 1995
  • In-house Employee benefit workshop
  • Legal Issues Concerning Elderly Relatives
  • 1994
  • DSHS Challenges in Caregiving Seminar
  • Aging Families: Dilemmas and Decisions
  • 1994
View all speaking engagements

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (2)
Endorse Eden
Elder law Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"You can’t find a lawyer better than Eden Toner. She teaches other lawyers how to handle complicated and simple matters. She carefully listens to her clients and delivers individually crafted solutions. She understands how important these issues are to her clients and their families. Whenever possible, I consult with Eden Toner because she is incredibly smart, experienced, and compassionate. Probate questions, trust questions, Medicaid questions all seem easy for her. She’s very good at explaining things. Eden Toner is the attorney I want on my side. She’s one of those rare attorneys who is gracious and compassionate – but also a strong advocate for her clients in court."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Eden since she was a trust officer at Peoples Bank (now US Bank). Eden came to work with us in our Trust & Estate Department at Karr Tuttle Campbell leaving after serveral years for private practice. I work with Eden on matters from time to time and have always found her to be highly ethical, competent and a high degree of integrity. She is an excellent estate planner and probate attorney."
Estate planning
Real estate

Avvo Contributions

This attorney hasn't created any legal answers in Q&A or legal guides recently on Avvo.

Bonney Lake Elder law Lawyer Eden Rubenstein Toner
Eden Rubenstein Toner
Elder law Attorney
Bonney Lake, WA