Schedule a consultation easily online. This will be held via telephone or Zoom. The cost of a one-hour consultation plus review of any documents submitted in advance is of the appointment is typically $300-$600.  At the appointment, I will explain the legal status of your situation and future options available to you. By reviewing any existing documents prior to the appointment, I can provide the best advice, specific to your situation.  

Common areas for consultation are:

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• Estate and Trust Administration: I represent Personal Representatives/ Administrators in Probate and Trustees in administration of trusts. There are times when an estate doesn't require probate. I am happy to consult with the person managing the estate responsibilities, review the estate assets, and provide legal advice about when non-probate options will suffice and how best to proceed. I can also assist with all phases of probate and estate administration.

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• Guardianship/Conservatorship: I handle many Guardianship/ Conservatorship cases in my law office. I can provided legal consultation and advice about when Guardianship/ Conservatorship is warranted for an aging family member or adult child with disabilities. I also assist those seeking help with ongoing Guardianship/ Conservatorship reporting responsibilities.  

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• Power of Attorney Agent/ Trustee/ Fiduciary Advice and Representation:  I represent many family members or friends who are serving as Power of Attorney agent or trustee. I can provide advice, representation, and assistance with legal requirements. 

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• Elder Law: As our loved ones age and decline, there are sometimes difficulties in determining how to help, legally and practically. I consult with family who are trying to help aging loved ones. I am experienced in how to navigate these situations legally and practically. I will review any existing powers of attorney documents and other documents to determine how to proceed. 

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• Long Term Care and Medicaid Eligibility (for care in the near future):  I can explain the options for long-term care in the Kitsap and Jefferson County areas. I am familiar with Medicaid eligibility requirements and applications. I can advise the family on spend-down options, Medicaid compliant annuities, ​in-home care programs, and Medicaid applications. 

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• Financial Exploitation: Those who are elderly and disabled can become victims of fraud.  Family often doesn't know what to do legally and practically to protect their loved ones.  I consult with family members on how to deal with the financial loss and legal options protect from fraud in the future, such as conservatorship, powers of attorney, trusts, and Vulnerable Adult Protection Orders. 

  • I generally don't represent those who are defending allegations in a Vulnerable Adult Protection Order, unless the person has clear accounting and financial records that prove there has been no financial exploitation. ​

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• Estate Planning: I provide estate planning such as wills, durable powers of attorney, codicils, trust amendments, and pre and post marital agreements. I also can assist in explaining the options for choosing a professional fiduciary and finding a good match.

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• Minor Guardianships: I can assist with uncontested minor guardianships if you are caring for a minor and need to obtain legal guardianship in order to make school, medical, and financial decisions.

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In order to schedule a consultation, you must fill in the online survey that allows me to make sure there are no conflicts of interest prior to our appointment. You must fully list the names of the individuals involved or your appointment will be cancelled. No attorney-client relationship is formed by scheduling an appointment or sending information.

 

Unless there is an emergency situation, I recommend that you take time to gather and send me the necessary documents prior to your appointment, so that I may provide advice that is accurate and specific to your situation. 

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At the end of our consultation, we will discuss the need and desire for ongoing assistance. Scheduling a consultation does not guarantee ongoing representation beyond the consultation. Many factors, such as the nature of the case, my availability, and your specific legal needs will determine whether or not I am able to offer ongoing legal representation. If I am not able to assist you further, I may be able to provide you names of other attorneys or legal firms to contact. 

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Schedule an appointment via Calendly here: http://www.calendly.com/saramlaw

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Once your appointment is confirmed by Sara McCulloch Law PLLC (you will receive an email confirmation), then you may:

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Upload documents to Sharefile:  SHAREFILE  

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If you absolutely cannot scan and upload documents (copy/ mailing centers such as the UPS store/ Fed Ex can help), then you can send copies of documents to be via Priority Mail. Do not send originals.

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Make payment via LawPay (e-check or credit cards accepted):  LAWPAY

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