Chuckanut Law Group is an estate planning firm located in Bellingham, Washington, specializing in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and adoptions. The firm stands out for its compassionate, client-focused approach and highly skilled team dedicated to providing thoughtful, personable, and practical legal representation.
Led by partner Erin Mae Glass, an attorney recognized for her knowledge and warm demeanor, the firm serves individuals in the local and statewide community while also participating in nationwide policy initiatives related to end-of-life issues. Chuckanut Law Group is committed to giving back through pro bono legal representation and focuses on ensuring each client’s unique circumstances and values are honored in their legal plans.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Revocable Living Trusts
- Bypass Trusts for estate tax mitigation
- Trusts for children or grandchildren
- Special Needs Trusts
- Guardian appointment for minor children
- Community Property Agreements
- Powers of Attorney for Health Care & Financial Matters
- Health Care Directives (Living Wills or Advanced Directives)
- Charitable giving planning techniques
- Probate & Trust Administration
- Adoptions (private adoptions, foster-adoptions)
- Legal support for reproductive technology family growth
- Representation for adoptive parents and birth parents
- Elder law advisory services
- Estate and gift tax matters
- Planning for incapacity
- End-of-life wishes documentation
The firm serves clients in Bellingham and throughout Washington state, with Erin Glass frequently speaking on estate planning, adoption, and related issues, and contributing to social justice initiatives as evidenced by her role as editor-in-chief of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice during law school.
