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Learn about the background and experience of Stephen Michael Waltar, a trusted estate planning lawyer in Bellevue, Washington. Stephen Michael Waltar is a highly experienced estate planning lawyer based in Bellevue, Washington. Born on March 15, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts, Steve\s roots are deeply connected to the Pacific Northwest. He grew up in Richland, Washington, and later moved to Seattle to pursue his education at Seattle Pacific University, where he graduated cum laude in 1984. After completing his undergraduate studies, Steve spent three years in Princeton, New Jersey, attending Princeton Theological Seminary and earning his M.Div. degree in 1988. He then returned to the Puget Sound area to attend law school at the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law), where he obtained his J.D. in 1993. Steve was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1994 and is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. With over two decades of experience, Steve has focused his legal practice on various aspects of estate planning, including trusts, estate tax law, wills, probate, asset protection planning, business succession planning, and disability planning. In 2006, he became a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Lawyers, a prestigious national organization dedicated to promoting excellence in estate planning. Steve is a sought-after speaker at estate planning seminars, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with both professionals and laypeople. He has conducted over 100 seminars and talks, teaching individuals about estate planning and charitable giving. Additionally, Steve has taught college courses and serves as an adjunct professor at Seattle University. In 2009, Steve authored his first book, "Smart Estate Planning in Washington—What You Really Need to Know," followed by his second book, "Legacy Wealth Planning—Looking Beyond the Financial to Provide Your Family With True Generational Wealth," in 2012. With his extensive experience, dedication to excellence, and passion for helping clients secure their financial futures, Stephen Michael Waltar is a trusted advisor for individuals and families seeking comprehensive estate planning services in Bellevue, Washington.

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Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

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Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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