About Stephen Michael
Stephen Michael Waltar is a lawyer specializing in business law, property planning, and estate administration things in Bellevue, Washington. He was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1994 and has been practicing law for over 30 years. His company, Stephen M. Waltar PS, is positioned at 1750 112th Avenue NE, Suite C245, Bellevue, WA 98004. Born on March 15, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts, Steve grew up in Richland, Washington, the place he developed a strong basis for his future profession. In 1984, Steve earned his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Seattle Pacific University.
Following his undergraduate research, he spent 3 years in Princeton, New Jersey, at Princeton Theological Seminary, the place he broadened his information of ethics and management. Upon returning to the Pacific Northwest, he pursued his law degree at the University of Puget Sound School of Law, now called Seattle University School of Law, graduating in 1993. This educational background laid the groundwork for his legal know-how, particularly in estate making plans and probate law. Since 1996, Steve has focused his practice on property making plans, which incorporates trusts, estate taxation law, wills, probate, asset protection planning, enterprise succession making plans, and disability making plans. He is also licensed to practice within the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. This lets the attorney constitute clients in federal matters.
His knowledge in these regions has made him a depended on consultant for individuals and families navigating complicated legal matters. In addition to his legal practice, Steve has been a member in good standing of the legal community. He joined the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys in 2006, a national organization dedicated to selling excellence in property making plans. His commitment to schooling is evident in his authorship of two books: "Smart Estate Planning in Washington—What You Really Need to Know" (2009) and "Legacy Wealth Planning—Looking Beyond the Financial to Provide Your Family With True Generational Wealth" (2012). These publications mirror his dedication to empowering clients with knowledge. Steve is also a sought-after speaker at property planning seminars, where he stocks his insights with both professionals and laypeople.
His firm gives free consultations and accepts credit cards, making legal services available to a broader audience. His practice areas consist of property making plans, estate administration, wills, and living wills. For extra information or to schedule a consultation, you can touch Steve at (425) 455-6788 or via email at steve@waltar.com. Through his work, Steve continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of his clients and the broader network.