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

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Posted by Betty | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

The Premack Law Office Provided Us with Quality Estate Planning at A Reasonable Price.

My husband and I always encounter two comforting situations upon entering Paul Premack's office. Ruthie Premack, Paul's wife, is a very warm, friendly and genuinely positive person who greets us on our arrival. She invites us to sit in the very comfortable and inviting waiting room which makes my h...usband and me feel like we are visiting a neighbor's home. More often than not, I'm disappointed that Paul is so punctual. I enjoy Ruthie's uplifting personality and would like to visit with her longer. What I find unusual is that Paul comes out to the waiting room to greet us. He addresses each of us by name and then escorts us to his office. My first impression is always, what a neat, organized and clean desk. Not cluttered with legal papers, awards and pictures. As business is conducted, Paul may mention my deceased family members by name. They were the reason my husband and I originally consulted with and hired Paul as our estate attorney over 12 years ago. We always have the impression that we are Paul's only clients. He takes a very personal interest in our legal welfare and always gives advice based on the most current legal statutes. He knows his stuff, translates it into language we can understand and patiently answers all of our questions. All costs are discussed up front. After reviewing our case, Paul outlined how much it would cost to complete the necessary documents along with his consultation fee. He listed and reviewed the specific work required to revise and update our estate documents. We were pleasantly surprised at the cost of his legal services. It is evident that Paul is more concerned about offering quality estate planning at a reasonable price than refurnishing his office. In the past 12 years of our client-attorney relationship, my husband and I have always left Paul's office feeling secure in knowing that our estate planning is up to date and will survive frivolous legal challenges upon our incapacitation or death. Once I went to probate court with Paul representing me as my attorney. It was an honor to have him as my counselor. I could tell by the way the judge related to him that he is a highly respected attorney. Paul and Ruthie are not only warm and friendly but knowledgeable, efficient and highly ethical. My husband and I recommend their services without hesitation or reservation.

Posted by Dave | December 17, 2015 | Estate Planning

Family Estate Plan Updates

Paul Premack's review of and update recommendations for our estate plan were positive and professional. He listened to every detail we presented and then followed with clear and concise guidance for what we needed to do to satisfy our plan goals. Just a few days after the initial consult, our revise...d documents were ready for signatures. At that meeting, we were impressed with Paul's personal attention to every written detail. His knowledge and presentation style left us comfortable and confident that we had selected the right attorney. Also, Paul's home-like office environment added to our overall satisfying experience. Further, the office manager's personal attention to our comfort needs was definitely appreciated. To add to our already great experience, as we prepared to leave the office, we were advised that the Paul Premack Law Office had made a donation for a tree to be planted in our name at a habitat protection project--nice touch! Well done Paul Premack Law Office, and thank you.

Posted by Linda | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Paul Premack, Elder Law, Estate Planning

I found out about Paul Premack doing a search for elder law + trusts. In there I found his writings on elder law and trusts in which he writes a column for the San Antonio Express News. I chose him as my attorney because I felt I knew him after reading his columns and purchasing his book, The Senor... Texan Legal Guide Texas Elder Law. He is highly experienced and did very well in communicating with me without making me feel inferior. He explained and cleared up my confusion on certain terms. I was very comfortable in his office and his business manager built a rapport with me. It is all about building a relationship with clients. I would definitely recommend this high caliber, knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I rate Mr. Premack as a 5 STAR (Excellent)

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Paul Premack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elder law lawyer | Jan 15

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"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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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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