Paul Premack

Paul Premack

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Probate, Elder Law

614 Alma Lane SE, Olympia, WA

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

43 years

30%
Trusts 30%

43 years

30%
Elder Law 10%

43 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 6 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 43 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1982

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Premack Law Office

614 Alma Lane SE, Olympia, WA, 98513

The Premack Law Office

2186 Jackson Keller Road #720, San Antonio, TX, 78213

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Paul Premack's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
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Posted by David | February 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Working with Paul was like taking a load off our minds

Paul Premack has so many clients but we feel like the only ones. We have let our estate planning go undone for too long because we thought working with an attorney would be hard. Our friends told us such stories. But we found Paul Premack! He made every step of our process go so smoothly. Compared to... our friends stories, we feel he undercharged for the fine service we received on the phone, in the office, and the understandable estate planning legal documents we received.

Posted by Sylvia | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Letter of Recommendation

This letter is to recommend Mr.Premack to anyone who is seeking professional Estate Planning. I felt very comfortable with him,because he was meticulous and patient with my several questions. He has an outstanding experience and knowledge in every aspect of Estate Planning. I would not hesitate ...to recommend Mr. Premack for your legal advice concerning your Estate Planning. Sincerely, Sylvia

Posted by Bruce | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Decades of Service

During the early 1990’s my father-in-law called a family meeting to discuss which of his four children would serve as his executor and exercise his power of attorney. My wife was selected by all to have this duty. My father-in-law read the San Antonio Express-News cover to cover on a daily basis an...d really appreciated Mr. Premack’s thoughtful articles. He asked my wife to set up an appointment to draw up a Will and such other documents that might be needed. My wife and I accompanied her father to his appointment in with Mr. Premack to facilitate the interview, as her father was profoundly deaf. We were so pleased with Mr. Premack’s manner and the quality of his efforts, that Ramona and I decided it was time to put our own affairs in order. Mr. Premack drew up our Wills, Durable Power of Attorney and Medical Power of Attorney in March of 2012. While in his offices, I purchased my first copy of The Senior Texan Legal Guide. Since that meeting I have subscribed to Mr. Premack’s articles for the San Antonio Express-News by email and downloaded his seventh edition of The Senior Texan Legal Guide Texas Elder Law. Later I found it necessary to move my parents from Florida to San Antonio due to their failing health. As soon as practical, we made appointments for my folks to bring their Wills and Estate documents to Mr. Premack for evaluation and translation into documents that would meet Texas Law and secure their Estate wishes. Mr. Premack developed a Restatement of their Living Trust as well as Wills and Durable Power of Attorney. In June 2017 we accompanied Ramona’s sister to have her Will, Directive to Physicians, Medical Power of Attorney and Declaration of Guardianship drawn up. During these many years, Mr. Premack and his lovely wife Ruthie have patiently and courtesy answered all of our many questions. Robert & Ramona

Posted by Sheryl | March 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trust, will, and extra bequests

I came to mr. Premack with the knowledge just that I needed more than a straight will. He walked me through living trust, living will, medical Powers of attorney, durable power of attorney, the will itself and other documents that would be necessary towards the end of my life and for my children. He... even helped with no hesitation the addition of a special bequest just in case I wasn't able to make it to a certain period in my children's life. With his help I know that my family will be well cared for if something happens.

Posted by Maria | February 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top notch legal assistance for elder law/estate planning

Mr. Premack has been fantastic to work with during a stressful time for my family. He is clearly the best attorney I have ever worked with; very patient, professional, and helped us in record time to replace parental wills, POAs, etc. I highly recommend him if you need assistance or just have quest...ions on elder law or estate planning. I will return to him as the “go-to” attorney in this field, HIs office manager is also extremely professional and kind. Thank you for all your help, my family is most grateful.

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Paul Premack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Cohen

Elder law lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is experienced, knowledgeable and well-respected by his clients and the legal community. There is no doubt he should receive a 5 star recommendation as an elder law and estate planning attorney. Any prospective client will probably immediately discover that they are in good hands with Paul and his firm. receive"

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Michael Cohen

Elder law lawyer

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Elisa Rainey

Elder law lawyer

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Harry Farrell

Medicaid and medicare lawyer

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Benjamin Premack

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top 100 Lawyers in Wills, Trusts and Estates, The National Advocates

2021

Super Lawyer, Thompson-Reuters

2020

Super Lawyer, Thompson-Reuters

2019

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2018

SuperLawer, Thompson Reuters

2017

SuperLawyer, Thompson Reuters

2017

15 year Sustaining Fellow, State Bar College

2016

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2013

Five Star Wealth Manager, Texas Monthly Magazine

2012

Five Star Wealth Manager, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Barbara F Kishpaugh Award, Elder Law Section of the San Antonio Bar Association

2011

Five Star Wealth Manager, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Five Star Wealth Manager, Texas Monthly Magazine

2009

Five Start Wealth Manager, Texas Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Certified Elder Law Attorney, The Premack Law Office

1990 - 1990

Legal Services Provider, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission

Associations

2003 - Present

National Elder Law Foundation

Certified Elder Law Attorney

2002 - Present

Texas Bar College

Fellow

1996 - Present

San Antonio Bar Foundation

Fellow

1990 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section

Member

1989 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1982 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2019 - 2020

Texas Chapter, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

President

2019 - 2019

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Chair, 2019 Summer Program Continuing Legal Education

2019 - 2019

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Chair, 2019 UnProgram Continuing Legal Education

2018 - 2019

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Vice President

2017 - 2018

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Secretary

2014 - 2016

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Director

2004 - 2005

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Secretary

2000 - 2005

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas chapter)

Director

1997 - 1999

Guardianship Services

President

1993 - 1999

Guardianship Services

Director

1990 - 1992

AACOG Senior Advisory Board

Member

1988 - 1989

Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts

Advisory Board

Sample of Legal Cases

Probate for estate with out-of-state Executor

Executor was appointed, debts and taxes were paid, and assets were distributed

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Education

1989

University of Texas Health Science Center

Certificate of Geriatric Scholarship

1982

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1980

Temple University

Certificate in International Law

1979

The University of Texas At Austin

BA

Speaking Engagements

2018

University of Texas & National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Summer Conference

Current status of Medical Directives under Texas Law

2014

Roots Community Group

Estate and Elder Law Update

2014

Faculty Conference

Wills, Trust, Advance Directives, Health Care Proxies and Living Wills

2014

Community Meeting

Estate Tax and Estate Planning

2011

Aging Gracefully Conference

Estate Planning

2010

Advanced Elder Law & Guardianship Conference

Elder Law

2009

UT Elder Law Conference

Practial Post Mortem Issues

2007

Lw Office Management Conference

Producing the Work

2004

Elder Law Conference

Survivorship planning

Publications

2016

eBook @ Kindle & Nook stores Thinking Beyond Tomorrow

2014

Amazon,Barnes&Noble The Senior Texan Legal Guide

2014

San Antonio Express News Weekly Legal Column

2014

San Antonio Express News Actions to Take When Moving to Texas

2011

Amazon Texas Elder Law Portfolio Series

1999

South Dakota Law Review Elder Law Practice, An Overview

1995

Eagle Press When Someone Dies in Texas

1989

Texas Bar Journal Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care

Languages

English

Activity

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