Balsam Quinlan P.S. - Tacoma, WA

At the law firm Balsam Quinlan P.S. in Tacoma, Washington, we focus on the niche areas of elder law, probate, trust and estate litigation, and guardianships. The firm has served as a trusted resource in these fields for over 20 years. We excel at developing practical solutions to complex legal problems.

Attorney Robin Balsam established the firm in 1984. Since then, she has continued to build on a reputation for excellence in professional practice and client service. Her dedication resulted n her selection for inclusion in 2011 Super Lawyers, a professional honor. In addition to her years of experience, Ms. Balsam also holds an LL.M. (masters of law) degree in elder law.

Elder laws are a constantly changing from acts of the state and national legislatures, decisions of the courts and issues that are coming more into focus as the baby boomer generation deals with taking care of their parents, as well as looking towards their future estate planning needs. Ms. Balsam is an attorney who is on top of these changes and who has a talent and imagination for creating creative solutions to your problems, whether they are simple or complex. In addition, our office uses the most effective new technologies to facilitate the delivery of legal services to you. Personal drive and determination, intelligence, along with legal mastery of the issues at hand, enables our office to provide practical solutions that work for you and your situation.

In any legal matter, preparation is the key. Legal matters that have a potential to lead to, or involve litigation, require special preparations to navigate the legal waters. Our office is experienced and confident in dealing with the intricacies of complex litigation, legal transactions, as well as resolving contentious disputes in or out of court.

Who We Serve

The firm’s clients include individuals, families, and loved ones of those with special needs. Often, the legal issues our clients face are highly complicated, with a reach that extends far beyond financial and property concerns.

The sensitive nature of these areas of law often leads to legal disputes. Ms. Balsam – a certified guardian and director of Commencement Bay Guardianship Services – understands the highly personal and emotional issues that often come into play in these cases. She strives to bring clarity to high-stakes disputes through experience, well-informed guidance.

• Guardianship Services –
• We advise personal representatives and provide probate services. In addition, we can assist you and your loved ones navigate the guardianship process. Give us a call if you have questions about your responsibilities as a personal representative or if you wish to initiate a guardianship.
• Probate Administration –
• Our office provides probate services. We can assist you at any stage of the probate process. We are well versed in the process from initiation to completion. Give us a call if you have questions regarding probate issues and procedures.
• Estate Planning –
• If you are considering future succession issues, you may require legal advice regarding wills, trusts, community property agreements, durable powers of attorney, health care directives and how you can transfer your assets to your loved ones in a legal fashion. Estate planning issues tend to initiate questions. Give us a call if you have questions about the proper way to handle your estate planning affairs.

Learn More – Get In Touch

For more information about our practice, or to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our lawyers, please call 253-777-4831. We look forward to assisting you.