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Arlene Joe

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 21 years

Guardianship Lawyer Practice Areas: Guardianship, Estate Planning, Probate

About Arlene

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Guardianship 50%

Representation on guardianship appointments. Assistance in annual/triennial guardian reporting requirements.

50%
Estate Planning 30%

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, simple ways to avoid probate.

30%
Probate 20%

Representation on opening and managing probate. Serving as professional representative.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

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Arlene Joe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 59 reviews

Posted by Barbara | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Arlene Joe

Arlene began working with my sister and I during a very difficult time in our lives. We were applying for guardianship of our elderly and ill father. Arlene was available any time we needed to consult with her, she represented us through court proceedings while always being patient and compassionat...e. Arlene is prompt, knowledgeable, efficient, and very through. Our father passed away shortly after we were awarded guardianship and again Arlene was available and has been with us through the entire Estate process. She has always been professional, caring and considerate. We are coming to the end of our legal relationship but our family will always be grateful for her legal assistance, and compassion she made a difficult time for us a lot less stressful.

Posted by Henry | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Arlene was just wonderful.

I had been working with another firm which seemed to frustrate me as it seemed difficult to get things moving forward in closing my mother's estate. A friend suggested I use this site to search for a lawyer who better suited my needs. After reading the reviews I was very fortunate to find Arlene. It ...was like night and day how she was able to explain each step. She demonstrated to me her skill, knowledge and most importantly her empathy in our shared mission. Both my mother and father did not leave a will so it was a bit of a mess to navigate and get my head around. Arlene was a real pro and I am now so relieved to have resolved my parent's affairs. My highest recommendation to her and her services. I will be using her services again to get my own family's affairs in order having learned a valuable lesson in all this. An excellent, honest, and trustworthy attorney.

Posted by Pauline | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Excellent attorney.

Knowledgeable about guardianship court documents. Helped me find other resources and referred me. Made the process so much easier .

Posted by Joel | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

An excellent experience from start to finish. Arlene Joe prepared our Estate documents and helped us through the process, step by step. Flawlessly. She was very informative and knowledgable in answering all of our questions. We would definitely recommend Arlene Joe to any of our friends or family... in need of estate planning. Arlene Joe is not only a great lawyer, she is also a great person.

Posted by Lew Humiston | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

How it should be

I hired Arlene to represent me in a guardianship case. Everything was done timely and professionally. She was by-my side all-the way. I would not hesitate to hire her again in the future or recommend her to anyone needing legal counsel.

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Arlene Joe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heather Crawford

Guardianship lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am thrilled to endorse Arlene as a hard-working, ethical and knowledgeable advocate. She takes the time to listen and identify a client's goals, and is compassionate in working toward solutions. Arlene is also committed to giving back to her community through volunteer efforts on many fronts. I highly recommend Arlene and always enjoy working with her as I know she will be honest, reasonable and ethical."

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Paul Alig

Family lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the years Arlene has volunteered her time and devoted her legal skills to assisting TeamChild youth clients. She is very talented at working with vulnerable clients and families in need. Arlene provides the highest caliber of legal assistance in family law and estate planning matters. We often refer cases to her involving youth who are escaping violence and critically in need of legal help. Arlene always delivers exactly the help that is needed and in a manner that is compassionate and highly professional. I strongly endorse her."

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Nicole Bolan

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Joe is a dedicated advocate for her clients. She handles matters efficienty and attempts to get issues resolved between the parties rather than going to court. However, when necessary, she is well prepraed to represent her clients in court."

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Jonete Rehmke

Elder law lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a strong and worthy advocate for her clients. Arlene and I have worked in the Guardianship arena for many years. We appear before the Court on an almost weekly basis. She is gracious to the court, a strong advocate for her clients, passionate on behalf of the elderly wards, and efficient in getting her cases completed. I heartily endorse Arlene to anyone who needs a compassionate advocate for the elderly and disabled."

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Peter Haroldson

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I always appreciate when Ms. Joe is involved with me in legal matters, whether as an opposing attorney, mediator or otherwise. She is professional, smart, and versatile, whether defusing conflict through mediation, or arguing before the court. I have referred clients to her for these reasons, and I will continue to do so."

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Candace Zygar

Guardianship lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am honored to endorse Attorney Arlene Joe for her compassion, expertise, and creativity. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, and highly regarded by the guardianship legal community. Ms.Joe is always personally available to her clients, and exhibits significant listening skills. I am impressed by her grasp of the law and perseverance on behalf of her clients. She deserves the high marks she receives in our legal community and we are fortunate to have her practice in Pierce County, WA. I always know when I refer potential clients to Arlene Joe they are in skilled legal hands.."

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Nicole Bolan

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Peter Haroldson

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Jonete Rehmke

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Languages

English

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