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James M. Eeckhoudt  Seattle, Washington Senior Attorney phone (206) 763-1510 fax (206) 763-9807 email Email Me Practical experience and a deep knowledge of the law can make the difference in matters of real estate. Satterberg Healy & Eeckhoudt has long been committed to helping buyers and sellers of real property achieve smooth and trouble-free transactions. If a problem does arise, our experience and understanding of the law help eliminate legal obstacles and smooth the path for our clients. We represent clients in matters covering the full range of real estate law including: Purchase and sale negotiations Preparation and review of purchase / sale agreements Title opinions and insurance Mortgages and foreclosures Land use, zoning, and easement matters Landlord/tenant issues Homeowners association issues Boundary dispute; adverse possession matters For over 30 years James Eeckhoudt has helped real estate owners, investors and developers accomplish transactions and resolve disputes. He is certified by the State of Washington to teach real estate law. Areas of Practice: Real Estate Law Bar Admissions: Washington, 1974 Education: Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington, 1974 J.D. Seattle University, Seattle, Washington, 1971 B.A. Honors: With Honors Honors: Treasurer, Student Body, 1970 - 1971 Honors: Who's Who Among American University Students, 1970 - 1971 Honors: Director, Assistant Sports Information, 1968 - 1971 Major:  Philosophy Honors and Awards: Who's Who Honoree, 2001 Professional Associations and Memberships: Washington State Bar Association, Real Estate Section Federal Bar Association New Start, 2001 - Present Member of the Board North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Member North Highline Unincorporated Area Council Past President At Satterberg, Healy & Eeckhoudt in Seattle, Washington, we represent clients in the Puget Sound and Sea-Tac regions and throughout the state of Washington, including King County, Kitsap County, Snohomish County, Pierce County, Clark County, Spokane County, Thurston County, Lewis County, Cowlitz County, Skamania County, and the cities of Seattle, Tacoma, Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Federal Way, West Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Tacoma, Renton, Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor, Auburn, Lakewood, Olympia, Everett, Bellingham, Bremerton, Longview, Vancouver, Spokane, Yakima, Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, Pullman, Walla Walla, Wenatchee, and Bellingham.

• Probate & Estate Planning
  • Probate & Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Healthcare Directives & Living Wills
  • Testamentary Trusts
  • Special Needs Trusts
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  • Probate & Administrative Estates
  • Probate Administration
  • Probate & Trust Litigation
• Guardianships
• Real Estate
  • Escrow
  • Adverse Possession & Boundary Issues
• Securities Law
• Business Law

The areas of estate planning, probate administration, and guardianships require close attention to the law, but also to the client's aims and family situation.

Real estate is a big investment and decisions about real estate transactions and other issues must be made with care and foresight.

Investors have a right to expect their stockbrokers and other financial advisors to recommend investments that are in the best interest of the investor, not the ones that will make the broker the most money.

Estate administration involves collecting a decedent's assets, particularly personal assets, and using them to pay debts, taxes, and costs ....

For most people, their home is the biggest single purchase they will ever make, and often their most valuable asset.

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