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Cornerstone Legal PLLC 

PACIFIC NORTHWEST'S TRUSTED COUNSEL FOR LIFE'S MOST IMPORTANT TRANSITIONS

Why Choose Us

Client-Centered Approach

Accessible, Understanding, Supportive. We match our recommendations to your desired outcomes and pricing. 

Established Expertise in Estate Planning

Tailored solutions for your unique needs. No two estates are the same!

Experience Litigators

Providing peace of mind during contentious times.

Ready to take control of your future? Estate planning is about getting a clear plan in place, and we're here to make it happen. We help you create the right strategy that protects what's most important to you, ensuring your assets and wishes are handled exactly as you want. Our work often covers all the essential documents, from drafting wills and trusts to establishing powers of attorney and healthcare directives. We provide you the information and experience you need to feel confident in selecting the right plan for you and your loved ones.

The passing of a loved one is an emotional time, we aim to ensure it doesn't become confusing or prohibitively costly as well. We guide personal representatives and beneficiaries through each step of probate with clarity and compassion by handling everything from court filings to asset transfers, helping to minimize delays, taxes, and avoid familial disputes. Emotions often run high, our firm offers a wide range of services to ensure your bill doesn't have to as well. 

We provide experienced legal support to grantors, trustees, and beneficiaries, helping them navigate their duties and rights with confidence and clarity. Our attorneys assist with trust administration, compliance, asset distribution, and conflict resolution. Whether you’re setting up a new trust or managing an existing one, we offer personalized, reliable guidance every step of the way, including handling investments, maintaining accurate records, filing required tax documents, and making timely distributions. Effective trust management is able to accomplish an near infinite range of possibilities. Work with one of our attorneys to figure out what your specific needs are, and how to accomplish them. 

We compassionately guide families and caretakers through the complexities of Guardianship and Conservatorship in Washington. We understand that caretakers are already under immense pressure with the responsibilities before them. Whether initiating, litigating, renewing, transferring, or simply wanting to learn about how Guardianship may benefit you and your loved ones, we can help. 

Explore our comprehensive legal services tailored to your legal needs from start to finish. From wills and trusts to probate administration and litigation, our experienced and passionate team is here to be accessible to you and provide clear cut information, no jargon.

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The process of locating, claiming, and securing assets that rightfully belong to heirs or beneficiaries but may have been lost or unclaimed. This can involve identifying unknown assets, resolving disputes over inheritance rights, and navigating complex probate or trust proceedings. 

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Creditor Initiated Probates

In Washington, creditors can file claims against a deceased person's estate to recover debts. We help creditors navigate the probate process to ensure claims are filed correctly and debts are recovered efficiently.

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We recognize that not every legal matter requires full representation, which is why we offer limited scope services across a wide range of case types. This flexible option gives you access to experienced legal guidance without the cost of full-service representation. 

Navigating life's most important transitions requires knowledgeable, compassionate legal guidance. Our Eastern Washington firm helps clients establish sound legal arguments and documentation when they need it most. We are able to provide a unique focus on inheritance recovery and creditor-initiated probate, delivering the precise, strategic insight needed to achieve the best possible outcome. We are not just lawyers; we are trusted counsel dedicated to building lasting relationships based on trust and results.

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