Skelton Law Firm - Everett, WA

Compassionate Bankruptcy and Estate Planning Counsel in Everett, Washington

Facing overwhelming financial debt or coordinating future affairs for your loved ones can feel daunting without trusted legal guidance. Since 2003, Skelton Law Firm has provided dependable legal counsel to individuals and families throughout Everett, Snohomish County, and surrounding Western Washington communities. Founded by attorney Susan Skelton, the firm is built on compassionate listening, straightforward legal advice, and practical solutions tailored to each client circumstance. Whether you need a lawyer to stop creditor collection calls or wish to consult an attorney regarding durable estate structures, Skelton Law Firm provides clear pathways forward with affordable, attentive representation.

Personal Bankruptcy and Strategic Debt Relief

Financial distress often strikes due to unforeseen life events such as medical crises, business slowdowns, or sudden job losses. As federally designated debt relief agents, the legal team helps honest debtors invoke their rights under the United States Bankruptcy Code to achieve a fresh financial start. If you need to hire an attorney to protect your assets and eliminate unmanageable debt, the firm delivers thorough guidance across key bankruptcy matters:

• Chapter 7 bankruptcy: Wiping out unsecured obligations including credit card balances, medical debts, and personal loans, securing a complete discharge while protecting exempt property.
• Chapter 13 debt reorganization: Designing three-to-five-year court-supervised repayment plans to catch up on missed mortgage payments, halt vehicle repossessions, and resolve tax obligations.
• Halting creditor actions: Triggering the protection of the automatic stay to cease ongoing wage garnishments, bank levies, collection lawsuits, and foreclosure proceedings.
• Post-bankruptcy credit recovery: Offering step-by-step guidance to rebuild positive credit and regain long-term financial independence following debt discharge.

Thoughtful Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Trusts

Establishing an effective estate plan ensures your wishes are honored, your family is protected, and your hard-earned assets pass smoothly to your beneficiaries. Skelton Law Firm crafts personalized estate plans that avoid unnecessary tax complications and family conflict. Services include:

• Last will and testament: Outlining explicit asset distributions, designating trusted personal representatives, and nominating guardians for minor children.
• Revocable living trusts: Structuring private trust vehicles that manage property during your lifetime and transfer assets directly to heirs without probate delays.
• Durable powers of attorney: Authorizing dependable agents to manage banking, real estate, and daily business affairs if illness or cognitive decline occurs.
• Healthcare directives: Articulating clear end-of-life medical preferences and appointing healthcare surrogates to make medical decisions on your behalf.

Navigating Snohomish County Probate Administration

Losing a family member is emotionally taxing, and managing an estate during grief can easily become overwhelming. Susan Skelton and her legal staff guide personal representatives and executors through every step of probate administration in Washington state. The firm assists with validating wills, identifying estate assets, addressing creditor claims, filing required court notices, and completing final asset distributions smoothly.

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today

When legal dilemmas affect your financial security or family legacy, timely guidance is invaluable. Skelton Law Firm provides no-obligation, no-pressure consultations designed to help you understand your legal options with complete transparency. If you want to find a lawyer who will treat you with dignity and respect, contact the Everett office on Hewitt Avenue today to schedule a confidential consultation.