Ruth Apahidean
Direct (call or text): 253-234-4676
Email: attorney.ruth@outlook.com
Navigating Estate Planning
Estate planning involves emotional, financial, and legal concerns. While it traditionally focuses on physical assets, such as real property or financial assets, today, digital property plays an equally vital role.
I help individuals and families protect what matters most. Whether you need a will, trust, power of attorney, or comprehensive estate plan, I provide personalized guidance to ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are cared for.
Working with Me
My goal is to simplify complex legal issues so you can make confident, informed decisions about your future. We will discus dealing with the emotional concerns and the overwhelm of feeling lost in complex legal decisions.
I also address financial concerns of how to protect assets, minimizing estate taxes, avoiding probate costs, and making sure loved ones (or charitable causes) are supported long-term.
Lastly, I aim to make complex legal documents understandable to my clients. I discuss compliance issues, such as the fear that documents may not hold up legally or reflect changing laws, and how and when to update estate plans.
Experience
After graduating from the University of Washington in 2015 (majoring in History and English), I attended the University of Washington School of Law, obtaining my Juris Doctorate in 2019. After I was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2020, I worked on personal injury, real estate, estate planning, and probate matters. My practice focuses on elder law, estate planning, probate, and related matters.
Board and Professional Organization Memberships
State Bar of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington
King County Bar Association
Current and Previous Volunteering
Volunteer Attorney for Neighborhood Legal Clinics: Elder Law Clinic, Washington First Responder Will Clinic, and Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers
Bar Talk Columnist for the King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin
New Lawyer Liaison for the Washington State Bar Association Senior Lawyers Section
Fun Facts
I started sewing at 9 years old.
My Thoughts on Estate Planning and other Digital Assets
Wills and Trusts
Protect your assets and ensure they’re distributed according to your wishes.Revocable Living Trusts
Avoid probate and maintain privacy while planning for incapacity.Powers of Attorney
Designate trusted individuals to handle your financial and medical affairs.Health Care Directives
Make your healthcare wishes clear before you’re unable to do so.Probate and Trust Administration
Guidance for executors, trustees, and beneficiaries.Business Succession Planning
Protect your business and ensure a smooth transition to the next generation.Charitable Giving and Tax Planning
Maximize the impact of your legacy while minimizing taxes.Contact Me
You can reach me directly by email at attorney.ruth@outlook.com, via phone or text at 253-234-4676, or using the form below.