Jeremy Yates, Estate Planning Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts
PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.
Seattle, WA
Practicing estate planning in Seattle since 2006.
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Jeremy Yates is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts. Jeremy has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Probate · Trusts
- Handles Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts matters from Seattle, WA.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jeremy Yates: Jeremy Yates is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts. Jeremy has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Areas of practice
Jeremy's practice areas in Seattle
Jeremy concentrates on estate planning, probate, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeremy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Estate Planning cases in Seattle, Washington
Jeremy takes estate planning matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeremy agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Seattle, Washington
Jeremy takes probate matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeremy agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Seattle, Washington
Jeremy takes trusts matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeremy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Jeremy Yates, estate planning attorney serving Seattle
Jeremy Yates is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts. Jeremy has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. Jeremy works from Seattle, Washington and takes on estate planning matters across the region.
Jeremy Yates loves the opportunity to give practical legal advice and solve problems in trust, estate, and probate matters.
An attorney in Keller Rohrback’s business group, Jeremy’s practice focuses on estate, trust, and probate law and he undertakes a variety of roles in the probate courts. Whether acting as administrator of complex estates, trustee of trusts, advising others as executor or administrator of estates, he brings the same empathy and professionalism to bear upon the case. Jeremy is frequently appointed to represent the interests of children and incapacitated persons who are beneficiaries of probate and trust estates. He enjoys working closely with his clients and getting to know them personally.
Jeremy is well suited to the often-emotional practice of working with families on their probate and estate planning matters. He works with his clients to craft practical plans for myriad family and financial landscapes.
Before joining Keller Rohrback, Jeremy spent sixteen years as a solo practitioner in the Seattle area, building and running a thriving trust, estate, and probate practice and often working with Keller Rohrback attorneys on a variety of issues.
In his free time, Jeremy is an outdoor enthusiast and fly angler, having caught fish in 115 streams and rivers in the western Unites States alone. He enjoys hiking, skiing and camping with his wife and three daughters, and is practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Professional and Civic Involvement
King County Bar Association, Member
Jeremy's approach to estate planning cases
Jeremy Yates loves the opportunity to give practical legal advice and solve problems in trust, estate, and probate matters. An attorney in Keller Rohrback’s business group, Jeremy’s practice focuses on estate, trust, and probate law and he undertakes a variety of roles in the probate courts. Whether acting as administrator of complex estates, trustee of trusts, advising others as executor or…
The kind of cases Jeremy takes
Jeremy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, probate, and trusts matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Jeremy studied and practices
Seattle University School of Law
J.D. · 2006
Gonzaga University B.A. Double Major in History and Communications, cum laude
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Jurisdictions
Jeremy's state bar admissions
Washington
2006 · ACTIVE
Jeremy studied at J.D. in Seattle University School of Law and — in Gonzaga University B.A. Double Major in History and Communications, cum laude.
Law school and academic background
Jeremy completed J.D. in Seattle University School of Law and — in Gonzaga University B.A. Double Major in History and Communications, cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeremy runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jeremy's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Civic Involvement King County Bar Association, Member
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Locations
Jeremy Yates's office in Seattle
Jeremy's primary office is at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Jeremy Yates — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeremy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jeremy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeremy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeremy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeremy
Jeremy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeremy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jeremy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jeremy Yates
How much does it cost to hire Jeremy for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeremy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jeremy offer a free consultation?
Jeremy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeremy's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Jeremy's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Washington typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeremy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jeremy take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Jeremy is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeremy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeremy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeremy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jeremy accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Jeremy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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