Brandon Nelson

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Quick Guide to Probate Attorneys in Whatcom County: A Realtor's Perspective

The following Whatcom County attorneys are frequently hired to handle probate cases. I recommend you reach out and ask for a free consultation prior to committing to them. 

For a list of 8 questions to ask an attorney when you’re interviewing them, scroll past the list of names to the bottom of this article. 


Steven D. Avery, Avery Elder Law

Avery Elder Law, P.S. Website

PH: (360) 325-2550


Emily Mowrey, Limitless Law, PLLC

Limitless Law Website

PH: (360) 685-0145


Katherine Deets, Principal

CSD Attorneys at Law Website

PH: 360.306.3008


Josh Fox, Attorney

Belcher | Swanson Law Firm, PLLC Website

PH: (360) 734-6390


Erin Glass, Partner

Chuckanut Law PLLC Website

PH: (360) 450-4255


Dave Neubeck

Elder Law: Meyers, Neubeck & Hulford, Elder Law and Estate Planning Website

PH: (360) 647-8846


Probate Attorney Interview Questions

Choosing the right attorney to help with your estate or probate process can be a matter of asking the right questions up front. Use this list of questions as a good starting point: 

  1. Are you currently accepting new probate cases?

  2. What is your fee structure for handling probate cases, and are there any additional costs I should be aware of?

  3. Can you provide an overview of how you typically handle probate cases?

  4. How involved will I need to be in the probate process, and how frequently should I expect that we’ll need to communicate?

  5. Does your office handle the filing of the notice to creditors, and what is your process for managing creditor claims against the estate?

  6. Do you handle cases that involve complex tax issues, or do you have local CPA’s or tax advisers you can recommend?

  7. How long do you estimate my probate case will take to resolve, and what factors could potentially delay the probate process?

  8. What questions do you have for me to know if my case is one you can take on?