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Steve practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship, and elder law.  He brings a compassionate, yet pragmatic, approach to his representations, focusing on helping clients understand their legal issues.  The guiding principal of Steve’s practice is that legal representation is a collaboration between the client and the attorney.  Those who come to see Steve may start off overwhelmed and unclear of their options, but they leave with the knowledge that their plan fits their individual needs and that they have made the right decisions for themselves and their family.

Sara Kiviat Berkenwald is a member with the law firm of Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC, where she specializes in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation and charitable giving.. Sara received her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington (with Honors), her law degree and master's in Business Administration from Seattle University School of Law (JD/MBA) and her LL.M (Taxation) from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to joining OMW, Sara was a Shareholder with the law firm of Jeppesen Gray Sakai PS, an associate with the law firm of Somers Tamblyn Isenhour Bleck, PLLC in the areas of elder law and special needs trust planning.

My practice emphasizes estate planning (Wills, Trusts, Tax planning, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives); probate; real estate and business. The most enjoyable parts of the practice of law for me are the opportunties to get to know the many interesting people I meet, work with them to solve their legal situations and problems and help them plan their personal and business legal matters.
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In my law practice I draw upon my experience and education to provide representation and counseling to individuals, families, and closely held businesses. My counseling, plan designs, and drafting utilize the Firm's exclusive Real Wealth philosophy and Family Wealth System insuring that the client's goals and expectations are identified and realized throughout their individualized plan.  I enjoy assisting individuals, families and closely held business owners in planning their lives and businesses.  It gives me great joy when I see the planning put in place actually work when called upon whether it be during a disability, following death or a business law suit, proper legal planning will shape the outcomes and protect your hard earned assets. As the old saying goes "Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performence." At Gregorek and Associates we are staffed with dedicated paralegals and attorneys to serve your individual needs in a personalized and comprehensive manner utilizing the best legal means for your situation.

I have nearly 25 years of teaching, counseling, design and drafting experience in the following practice areas:. Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts. Business Formation and Succession. Deferred Compensation Planning. Probate and Trust Administration. Income and Estate Tax Planning. Estate Litigation. Business Litigation. Real Estate Transactions. Wealth Transfer Planning. Charitable Planning. I reside in Mill Creek, Washington and enjoy traveling, alpine skiing, golf, mountain climbing, marathons, adventure races, and attending concerts and the theatre around Seattle.  I am active in charitable work for Seattle Children's Hospital, The Boy Scouts of America and various other non profit organizations in my local community.

I am a life-long resident of Washington. I have been working in estate planning/ probate practice for nearly 8 years. I enjoy helping clients navigate the estate planning and probate proceses.

As a practicing attorney for more than 30 years with a Masters in Business Administration, Dan’s practice is focused on business law, and assisting businesses throughout their life cycle with transactional and contractual matters as well as helping business owners and individuals with their estate planning needs. Dan’s goal is to provide practical advice to help his clients document business agreements, solve business and legal problems and, most importantly, stay out of the court room.. Dan counsels new business clients on entity choice formation, associated tax ramifications, equity structuring, and how businesses can avoid many potential disputes through buy/sell, shareholder, and other agreements. He also assists companies in succession planning.. As businesses grow, Dan provides counsel on contractual matters such as employment agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, invention and work for hire agreements, and distribution agreements. He has extensive experience with respect to corporate finance, venture capital financing, securities law, employment, and technology licensing, and routinely advises clients on these matters, as well as reviewing, preparing, and negotiating complex agreements. Dan also assists business clients in mergers, acquisitions, and sale of companies and significant assets.. Dan’s clients include small to medium-sized businesses of all types, as well as physicians and professional groups and practices. By understanding client business objectives, Dan is able to help businesses with directed, strategic legal advice designed to serve their needs over the long term.. Dan also helps individual clients prepare for the distribution of their estates. His estate planning practice is focused on helping clients determine the best method for asset distribution considering estate tax laws, administration costs, and other factors.. Away from the office Dan enjoys playing and following golf, talking sports, attending Husky games, discussing with pride and humor the life experiences of his two sons and the children of his clients and friends, visiting with Whitman college friends and, as one who enjoys the “tasting room experience,” visiting wineries.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Bellevue and surrounding areas.