Northwest Elder Law Group PLLC – Seattle, WA

Compassionate Elder Law and Estate Planning in North Seattle

Northwest Elder Law Group PLLC is a specialized law firm dedicated to serving the legal needs of seniors and people with disabilities in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the Northgate area of Seattle, the firm was co-founded by Janet L. Smith (now retired) and is currently led by Principal Attorney Rebecca King. Rebecca King brings a unique and deeply empathetic perspective to the practice of law, having worked as a social worker in hospice and skilled nursing facilities for over a decade before becoming an attorney. This background allows the firm to offer a holistic approach that goes beyond just legal documents; they understand the emotional, medical, and social complexities that families face when caring for aging loved ones.

Comprehensive Services for Seniors

The firm focuses exclusively on elder law and estate planning, ensuring that their team is always up-to-date on the changing regulations regarding Medicaid and long-term care.

• Long-Term Care Planning: Strategizing to pay for nursing home or assisted living care without depleting a family’s entire life savings, including Medicaid asset preservation.
• Guardianship and Conservatorship: Representing families in court to establish legal decision-making authority for loved ones who can no longer care for themselves due to dementia or disability.
• Vulnerable Adult Protection: Taking aggressive legal action to stop financial exploitation, physical abuse, or neglect of seniors (VAPA actions).
• Probate and Trust Administration: Guiding executors and trustees through the process of distributing assets and paying debts after a death, minimizing stress for grieving families.
• Special Needs Trusts: Creating legal structures to provide for disabled family members without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits like SSI.

A Holistic Approach

Northwest Elder Law Group PLLC operates on the belief that retaining autonomy and dignity is the highest priority for their clients. They work tirelessly to ensure that older adults are protected from abuse and that their wishes are honored. The firm’s attorneys, including Julia M. Lindeman and Evan Chavez, are active members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the King County Bar Association Guardianship and Elder Law Section.

"We don’t just solve legal problems; we help families navigate the journey of aging with dignity and security."

The firm provides a warm and accessible environment where complex legal concepts are explained in plain English. Whether you are planning ahead or facing an immediate crisis, Northwest Elder Law Group offers the experienced and compassionate counsel needed to make informed decisions.

Northgate Medical Precinct

The firm’s office is located at 2150 North 107th Street, in a professional medical/office building near the Northwest Hospital & Medical Center (UW Medicine). This location is chosen specifically for its convenience to medical providers and accessibility for elderly clients, with ample parking and elevator access. It serves as a calm sanctuary for families dealing with the challenges of aging 👴👵📜⚖️.