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also known as ELG Estate Planning, Elder Law Group
Lynn St. Louis is an Elder Law Attorney, providing legal counsel on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Long-Term Care. Lynn's practice offers life care planning services to assist clients and their loved ones through the myriad of legal and social issues in order to find, keep, and pay for quality long-term care. Through implementation of Medicaid Asset Preservation Strategies®, families can preserve substantial assets and obtain Medicaid long-term care benefits.
As an Elder Law Attorney, Lynn seeks to honor and protect seniors' autonomy and wishes through life planning documents such as Durable Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives (Living Wills). Through Wills and other estate planning services, Lynn provides clients with peace of mind, knowing that their wishes will be carried out and their estates will not be unnecessarily depleted.
Lynn is a 1985 graduate of the University of Washington School of Law. She moved to Spokane in 2006 and is currently listed in Washington’s Top Lawyers. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and its Elder Law Section, the Spokane County Bar and the Spokane Estate Planning Council, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), is a Past President of the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (WAELA), and was honored as the 2008 Member of the Year of the Washington Chapter of NAELA for outstanding achievement. Lynn is currently a director on the board of WAELA. She is also AV rated, meaning she is one of only 5% of women lawyers to be selected for the Bar Registry of Pre-Eminent Women Lawyers.
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State: Idaho
Acquired: 2014
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1985
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711 W Indiana Avenue, Suite 102, Spokane, WA, 99205
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5861 W. Clearwater Ave, Suite 3, Kennewick, WA, 99336
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9725 3rd Ave. NE, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98115
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18 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Use Elder Law-You couldn't do any better!
We consulted with Lynn St. Louis and staff a few years ago to draw up estate plans for us. She and her entire crew, most especially Elizabeth Wallace, were excellent! We just made another appointment with them to discuss some further questions, and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We had gone to a coupl...
Posted by Michele | April 17, 2015 | Estate Planning
Just what we needed.
My husband and I went to Ms. St. Louis for our estate plan based on reading her reviews on this website. Working with Ms. St. Louis is an experience for which I am grateful. Her office staff puts you at ease. They are very professional. Then you meet Piper! (her dog). We saw him grow to a 6 mon...
Posted by Cara | September 17, 2014 | Probate
Compassionate and Proactive
Lynn represented me as I took on the duties of Personal Representative for a family member's estate. Not only was Lynn compassionate with her directives and suggestions, she was proactive throughout her representation which left me feeling safe in her hands. The situation was one with many facets and...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
An Outstanding Legal Experience
Lynn and her office did an extraordinary job for us, resolving a complicated and difficult muddle of a case and relieving us of a huge stress in our lives. Our situation had been bungled by another lawyer, and disentangling the pieces was overwhelming. Lynn and her office were able to assess the situ...
Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2013 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
An expert second opinion, and fresh, creative ideas.
I telephoned Lynn because I needed a second legal opinion, to help me judge the work of another attorney, and I essentially chose her from the yellow pages. I had read that finding an attorney who is willing to risk giving an opinion about the work of another attorney can be difficult, because of li...
"Lynn's compassion and dedication to her clients makes her a tremendous attorney. The energy she brings to her firm makes it a wonderful place to work. She has the ability to solve problems by approaching every situation from every possible angle. It is a pleasure working in her firm."
"In my opinion, Lynn is hands down the best Elder Law attorney in Spokane and probably throughout Eastern Washington. She is a true champion for her clients, well respected by the government, and is a true professional. I would highly recommend her and the rest of her firm."
"Lynn is a knowledgeable, skilled, and thorough attorney. She looks at every angle and takes care to plan for her clients' futures in addition to solving their current issues. She is compassionate and honestly cares for her clients and their families. I would recommend her to anyone."
"Elder Law is often a delicate balance in meeting both the social and legal needs of seniors and their families. Lynn does this with tremendous skill, compassion and style. She treats each client as if this client is the most important client the firm has. Lynn listens. Then she and her staff respond to a client's needs above and beyond simply providing excellent legal services. Lynn explains complicated legal solutions to clients in a way they can understand, always providing options so they can make informed decisions. She constantly strives to improve her skills and service for the benefit of clients and her staff. I recommend Lynn if you are looking for great skill, true value and peace of mind for your family."
"Lynn St. Louis is both an excellent attorney and a compassionate human. I would easily refer a member of my own family to her office."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have collaborated on a number of cases, and I have found Lynn to be knowledgeable, thorough, organized, and deeply caring of her clients."
"Lynn is a fantastic attorney. Not only is she a knowledgeable and skillful practitioner, but she is also very compassionate and puts her clients first."
"Lynn is a very knowledgeable, competent and thoughtful attorney. She is a strong and skillful advocate for her clients. She has also provided excellent leadership to the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. I have no hesitation referring clients to Lynn."
"I endorse Lynn St. Louis. Lynn is an outstanding elder law attorney. She has been very active in the various elder law professional associations. Lynn is a leader in the elder law community. I value my friendship with Lynn and will refer clients to her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lynn has a passion for elder law and for helping people deal with tough issues. I have known Lynn for many years and know how competent she is. She knows the importance of helping the elderly deal with the real and many times uncomfortable issues of growing older in our society where it can be very very tough and disconcerting for elderly people. Lynn helps these folks cope with these tough issues. She is very very good. Lynn has been a very active member of the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys which has helped her maintain her high level of understanding of this important area of the law."
"Lynn is a wonderful attorney. She has a genuine concern for her clients, and the experience and expertise to help those clients navigate the complex world of estate planning and elder law. I respect her both professionally and personally."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Lynn about a decade ago attending national continuing legal education programs. I've enjoyed working with her to understand how other state's interpretations of federal laws can help our clients in Washington state."
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2017
Honoree, Law Firm 500
2017
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
Honoree, Law Firm 500
2015
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2010
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2009
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2008
Member of the Year, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Washington chapter)
2008
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2008 - Present
Attorney / Owner, Elder Law Group PLLC
2009 - Present
Spokane Estate Planning CouncilMember
2007 - Present
Washington Women LawyersMember
2004 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1985 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
2008 - 2008
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysPast President
Favorable, establishing inheritance rights of persons via "equitable adoption"
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
2011
2011
Estate Planning and Elder Law
2017
2013
English
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