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Selander & Obrien

Guardianship
Probate is the name for the court proceeding during which the assets of a decedent’s estate are administered and distributed according to the provisions of the will. Part of the process includes notifying all people who are owed money by the decedent, and publishing notice to all potential creditors of the decedent. Probate is also the process whereby trusts created within the will are funded, and guardianships are set up for minor children.

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Selander OBrian PLLC

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Attorneys, Accident & Property Damage Attorneys, Automobile Accident Attorneys, Business Litigation Attorneys, Construction Law Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, DUI & DWI Attorneys, Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Family Law Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Malpractice Law Attorneys, Medical Malpractice Attorneys, Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys, Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Selander & Obrien

Guardianship
Probate is the name for the court proceeding during which the assets of a decedent’s estate are administered and distributed according to the provisions of the will. Part of the process includes notifying all people who are owed money by the decedent, and publishing notice to all potential creditors of the decedent. Probate is also the process whereby trusts created within the will are funded, and guardianships are set up for minor children.
Child Abuse
Our firm will donate 5% of our net attorney’s fees on child injury and abuse cases to charities that work to prevent child abuse or to ensure child health and safety. Children’s injuries and child abuse exact a heavy price on our kids and society. From lifelong emotional trauma to permanent and disabling injuries or chronic healthcare issues, any effort to prevent or to eliminate the effects of injury or abuse to children is vital. Research also shows that investing in child abuse prevention programs – including parent education classes, safety programs designed to make children less vulnerable targets for abuse, and home visitation – yields a 19 to 1 savings over the long-term costs to society of child abuse. We freely donate to children’s charities in these cases and will provide you with confirmation of our donation to a 503c3 charity once our donation has been made; take note that you must request the donation to your charity of choice at the time the case proceeds are disbursed.

Criminal Defense
Seeking monetary damages or compensation from a drunk driver involves an overlap of criminal law and civil law. Because alcohol cases involve these two realms we monitor any criminal charges that are brought and coordinate its resolution with your civil claim. The timing is important because someone charged with a crime (DUI) can invoke the 5
DUI/DWI
Roughly 30% of all Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident at some time in their lives. In 2011 alone, approximately 350,000 people were injured and 9,878 people were killed in crashes involving alcohol. Even more disturbing, drunk driving is the nation’s most frequently committed violent crime, killing someone every 53 minutes.
Wrongful Death
Washington’s wrongful death laws allow compensation to the wife, husband and children (legal beneficiaries) for the monetary losses and loss of consortium (companionship, love, affection) that result from the death of a family member. The claim for these damages is made by the personal representative (person appointed by the probate court) who handles the deceased’s affairs and estate. A probate, or administration of the deceased’s estate, is required in all wrongful death lawsuits.

Construction Litigation
Jeannie attended the University of Puget Sound, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and minors in Economics and Computer Science. After completing an internship with the Weyerhaeuser Company and working as a legal assistant for a construction litigation firm in Seattle, she attended law school at Santa Clara University, attaining her Juris Doctorate in 1988.
Property Damage
Car accident claims have become much more difficult and complex in recent years, with lower settlement offers being made, insurance companies for at-fault drivers aggressively defending claims (blaming you), and even your own insurance company (yep, the one you’ve paid your hard earned dollars to) questioning your injuries, your medical treatment or your property damage losses. Since insurance companies and big corporations have attorneys, shouldn’t you have one too?

Personal Injury
Below are answers to common legal questions asked about personal injury cases. If your question is not answered below, please contact us.
Medical Malpractice
Our firm handles wrongful death cases on what is called a contingency fee basis: earning our attorney’s fee is contingent upon obtaining a settlement or verdict. The fees charged are a percentage of the settlement or verdict that is obtained. In most wrongful death cases our fee is 33% of the recovery, but in medical malpractice or other complex cases our fee is usually 40%.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
A 1994 phone survey indicated that the rate of dog bites requiring medical attention was 3.2 times higher for children than for adults. Boys are at a significantly higher risk of being bitten than girls.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
When a person dies, all of his or her possessions – real estate, money, stocks, personal belongings, etc. – become a part of his or her estate. Estate administration refers to the process of collecting and managing the estate, paying any debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property to the heirs of the estate. The heirs of an estate are determined by will, and if there isn’t a will, by the intestacy (which means dying without a will) laws of each state.
Wills
Beneficiary Representation. We also provide representation of beneficiaries and heirs within the probate context. We can assist you with determining your legal rights, help you protect your inheritance, and require those named as personal representative to account for their actions, commencing litigation or “will contests” as necessary.
Power of Attorney
Fiduciary Representation. In addition to representing personal representatives and beneficiaries, we also represent other fiduciaries: trustees and attorneys-in-fact acting under a durable or health care power of attorney. If you are a named fiduciary, we can help you understand your legal obligations and duties.
Probate
Usually the personal representative is someone the deceased person has named in their will to administer their estate. If the deceased does not have a will, they are said to die “intestate” (without a will). In this case, someone (usually a family member) must petition the court for the appointment of a personal representative (usually a family member/parent) who then has the legal authority to file a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased person. We assist you in this process and are familiar with probate law and its interplay with wrongful death lawsuits.

Tax Law
Tax Planning. We are experienced in estate tax planning. The federal estate tax taxes certain gifts made to beneficiaries during your lifetime or upon your death if your gross estate exceeds a certain threshold amount. This federal tax is imposed after you have already paid income or dividend or capital gains tax on the asset you are gifting. Washington State also levies a separate estate tax. Washington has one of the highest estate tax rates in the nation but does not currently tax gifts made by you while you are living. If your estate is worth in excess of the yearly federal and state exemption amounts upon your death, this portion of your estate could face a tax of around 50%. Contact us for further information.

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