Business Details
26 Years
experience
Elder Law & Estate Planning Experts in Spokane Valley
Legacy Law Group was founded in 2000 with a commitment to providing attentive, experienced, and client-focused legal counsel. Our practice specializes in elder law, estate planning, and probate, addressing the unique needs of individuals and families in Spokane Valley and Eastern Washington. With over two decades of service, we combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients navigate complex legal matters related to long-term care planning, Medicaid trusts, advance directives, and asset preservation.Our attorneys prioritize clear communication, ensuring clients understand their options while developing customized strategies for long-term stability. As active members of the community, we extend our legal expertise to nonprofit organizations and religious institutions, maintaining a dedication to both professional excellence and community service.
Services
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Advance Directives
Long Term Care Planning
Medicaid Trusts
Wills & Living Trusts
Powers of Attorney
Trust Administration
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in elder law and estate planning.
- Our attorneys provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual needs.
- We combine legal expertise with compassionate, client-centered service.
- Our team includes a licensed attorney with nonprofit and religious organization experience.
- We focus on clear communication and comprehensive asset protection strategies.
What people say
Very easy to work with
Knowledgeable attorneys
Timely manner
Compassionate service
Reasonable price
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients organize their assets and establish legal directives for their distribution. We create customized wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents to ensure your wishes are honored. Our attorneys guide clients through complex decisions while minimizing tax implications and legal challenges for beneficiaries.
Probate
We assist executors and trustees with probate proceedings and trust administration. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, tax filings, and distribution guidance. We simplify the legal process while ensuring compliance with Washington state requirements, allowing families to focus on healing during difficult times.
Long Term Care Planning
Our attorneys develop strategies for long-term care funding through Medicaid eligibility planning and asset preservation. We help clients navigate Washington's Medicaid requirements while exploring care options like assisted living and home healthcare. Our goal is to protect assets while securing necessary care services.
Advance Directives
We help clients establish advance healthcare directives and durable powers of attorney for healthcare. These documents ensure your medical preferences are followed when you cannot communicate them. Our attorneys explain legal requirements and help designate trusted decision-makers for medical situations.
Powers of Attorney
We draft durable powers of attorney for financial and legal matters. These documents appoint trusted individuals to manage your affairs during incapacity. Our attorneys ensure proper legal formatting while explaining the responsibilities and limitations of appointed representatives.
People
Steven Wee
Attorney
Steven Wee founded Legacy Law Group in 2000 after serving as a Lutheran pastor and working in Washington, DC. He specializes in elder law, estate planning, and nonprofit legal matters. With experience in both legal and religious sectors, he provides compassionate guidance to individuals and organizations.
Christy Risley
Firm Administrator & Paralegal
Christy Risley brings over 15 years of legal experience in estate planning and probate. A registered paralegal with the Spokane County Bar Association, she supports clients with trust administration and elder law matters while ensuring efficient office operations.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives. Our attorneys help determine which combination best protects your assets and expresses your wishes.
How does Medicaid planning work in Washington?
We help clients meet Medicaid's $2,000 asset limit through strategies like irrevocable trusts and asset conversions while maintaining eligibility for long-term care benefits.
Can I avoid probate in Washington state?
Yes, through proper trust creation and beneficiary designations. Our estate planning attorneys help structure your assets to minimize probate requirements while ensuring legal compliance.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Washington's intestacy laws will govern asset distribution. We recommend creating a will to ensure your wishes are followed and simplify the process for surviving family members.
How do I choose a healthcare power of attorney?
Select someone trustworthy who understands your values. Our attorneys guide you through selecting and legally documenting your healthcare decision-maker preferences.
