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 Kevin | October 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Paul Premack - Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning Legal Services

Paul Premack and his lovely wife Ruthie provided us superb, top-tier legal services and an extremely satisfying personal experience from start to finish. During our initial consultation with Paul, my wife and I outlined our desire to have our Last Wills and Testaments, Community Property Survivorship... Agreement, Durable Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians, and Medical Powers of Attorney prepared. Paul expertly collected the information necessary to prepare the documents from us and explained in detail the benefits of each document in simple, easy to understand language. Prior to signing the final documents, Paul meticulously reviewed each document with us to ensure that our needs were being met. Paul' s attention to detail and knowledge of Texas law is unsurpassed and he has the unique ability to communicate his vast knowledge to his clients in a friendly, personable, and educational manner. Paul's wife Ruthie, who is also the office manager, is an absolute joy to work and talk with and maintains a comforting and inviting office environment as well. My wife and I give Paul Premack our highest possible endorsement - 10/10. We will use the Premack Law Firm for all of our future needs.

Posted by Terry and Edith | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Last Will and Testament

Paul Premack did a thorough and profession job transposing our wishes into a Last Will and Testament. He explained each provision and reviewed the document before having the signatures witnessed. During this process, he was personable and friendly -- an important component when discussing personal ...matters.

Posted by Michael | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Top Tier Legal Services

The Premack's provided a fully satisfying experience from beginning to end. Their offices are secure and the atmosphere set by Ruthie is inviting and comforting. Her in-depth knowledge of their services indicate she and Paul are clearly aligned with their knowledge, and applications of the law with... respect to not only elder care law, but general law as well. They collect the details of your needs prior to meeting to ensure your time with them is fully utilized to achieve the tasks at hand and they are punctual meeting set appointments and timelines for delivery of legal services. Paul displays a level of meticulous attention to detail that is unsurpassed. We needed several legal orders executed quickly to include general power of attorney, medical power of attorney, medical directive (formerly living will), last will and testament, and legal guardianship for my Mother and each was executed to perfection. They will even ensure your pets (by name) are included in your estate if you desire. The detailed explanation by line item for each document executed was thorough and at an understandable level so no one left wondering, "What the heck did we just sign?" Follow-up post provision of services again ensured we were comfortable and knew what we needed to do next. I provide my strongest personal positive endorsement of their services.

Posted by Kimberly | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning and Elder Law

Paul Premack has been my family's legal advisor and estate planner for several years. He answers all of our questions and broaches further topics relevant to our evolving financial status, age, and physical and mental health. He always ensures that our legal documents are appropriate and current. ...His manner is consistently professional and patient. The office itself is comfortable and secure rather than intimidating and is most ably run by Office Manager Ruthie Premack. Mr. Premack’s experience and knowledge are well-known as evidenced by his book, The Senior Texan Legal Guide, his column in the San Antonio Express News, and his speeches/presentations. We had the privilege of attending one of his presentations at a local community; it was truly informative and extremely well received. It was a talk that not surprisingly prompted a lengthy, lively Q&A period. We plan to continue seeking counsel and guidance from Mr. Premack for the foreseeable future. We would recommend him to anyone in search of an excellent professional in elder law.

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.

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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

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