Atty. Stephen Michael Waltar

Atty. Stephen Michael Waltar

Stephen Michael Waltar is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, trusts, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a M.Div. degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Bellevue Bellevue 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Stephen Michael Waltar at a glance

Stephen Michael Waltar is a Member based in Bellevue, Washington, practicing at Stephen M. Waltar PS. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Washington (1994). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1993) and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div. Seattle, 1988). Active member of Washington State (Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Section) and American Bar Associations East County Estate Planning Counsel CPA/LAW Forum Rotary International. Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Michael Waltar is a lawyer practicing estate planning/ probate/ wills, trusts, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a M.Div. degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Stephen practices at Stephen M. Waltar PS in Bellevue, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Michael Waltar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Michael Waltar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Stephen Michael Waltar is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Washington →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Stephen Michael Waltar is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Power of Attorney

Stephen Michael Waltar is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Washington →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Stephen Michael Waltar is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bellevue are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Michael Waltar

Where is Stephen Michael Waltar's law office located?
Stephen Michael Waltar's law practice is located in Bellevue, Washington. The firm is Stephen M. Waltar PS. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Michael Waltar handle?
Stephen Michael Waltar focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Stephen Michael Waltar practiced law?
Stephen Michael Waltar has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Stephen Michael Waltar go to law school?
Stephen Michael Waltar earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.Div. Seattle, 1988).
How can I contact Stephen Michael Waltar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1993
M.Div. Seattle
Princeton Theological Seminary
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1994

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