Business Details
Seattle Family Law & Estate Planning Attorneys
Redinger Law Offices, PLLC has been dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation in Seattle and the Northwest since our founding. Our attorneys combine extensive legal experience with personal insight into family transitions, estate planning, and special needs advocacy. We specialize in guiding clients through complex legal processes including divorce, guardianships, special needs trusts, and probate administration. Our team prioritizes transparent communication and upfront fee structures to eliminate financial surprises during challenging times. With particular expertise in cases involving vulnerable populations, we maintain strong partnerships with disability organizations and government agencies.Our practice extends across western Washington counties, offering flexible consultation options to accommodate client needs. Through years of specialized practice, we've developed efficient processes for estate planning, asset protection, and family law matters while maintaining personalized attention to each case. Our commitment to community education and advocacy reflects our dedication to both legal excellence and social responsibility.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Special Needs Trusts
Probate Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized expertise in special needs legal planning and guardianship
- Our attorneys provide transparent fee structures with no surprise billing
- We maintain strong partnerships with disability advocacy organizations
- We combine 13+ years of legal experience with personal family insights
- We offer flexible consultation options across western Washington counties
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, and parenting plans with particular expertise in special needs cases. We guide clients through legal separations, property division, and post-secondary support arrangements. Our attorneys understand the unique challenges of high-asset divorces and complex family dynamics while maintaining focus on achieving practical solutions that protect clients' interests and family relationships.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives tailored to individual family needs. Our planning addresses asset protection, guardianship for minors, and special needs considerations. We help clients navigate complex issues like Medicaid eligibility and government benefit preservation while ensuring clear instructions for asset distribution and decision-making authority in case of incapacity.
Guardianship
Our firm specializes in establishing and maintaining guardianships for incapacitated adults and special needs individuals. We assist with initial court filings, reporting requirements, and ongoing legal compliance. With deep understanding of disability issues, we help families navigate the legal process while preserving dignity and personal autonomy for the protected individual through tailored guardianship arrangements.
Special Needs Trusts
We design special needs trusts that protect government benefits while providing financial security for disabled loved ones. Our attorneys create customized trust structures that comply with complex regulatory requirements. We help families understand different trust types including third-party, self-settled, and pooled trusts while ensuring proper administration and distribution guidelines that maintain eligibility for Medicaid and SSI benefits.
Probate Administration
Our probate services guide personal representatives through estate administration including will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and final distributions. We help navigate Washington's TEDRA procedures for dispute resolution and provide practical solutions for contested matters. With compassionate support, we handle complex probate cases involving real property, business interests, and multi-generational assets while maintaining compliance with court requirements.
People
Denise Redinger
Founding Partner
Attorney Denise Redinger specializes in trusts, estate planning, and special needs law with 13 years of experience. She combines personal insight as a parent of a child with special needs with professional expertise in real estate and business law. A respected advocate, she frequently speaks at disability organizations and government agency events across Washington State.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law, estate planning, guardianship, special needs trusts, and probate administration. Our attorneys have particular expertise in cases involving vulnerable populations and complex asset situations.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free 10-minute phone consultations to discuss your legal needs and explain your options before committing to representation.
How do you handle special needs legal matters?
We specialize in creating special needs trusts that protect government benefits while providing financial security. Our attorneys have both professional expertise and personal experience navigating disability-related legal challenges.
Can you help with estate planning for complex assets?
Yes, we have extensive experience handling estates with real estate investments, business interests, and high-value assets. Our planning ensures proper distribution while minimizing tax implications and legal complications.
Do you serve clients outside Seattle?
We work with clients throughout Washington State, offering flexible consultation options including in-person meetings in our Seattle office or remote consultations across western Washington counties.
How are your legal fees structured?
We provide transparent fee structures with no surprise billing. We discuss all costs upfront and offer financing options to make our services accessible for important legal matters.
