Michael Longyear 5YEARSAWARDED

Michael Longyear

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Awarded Practice Areas
Elder Law Trusts and Estates
Michael Longyear
Michael Longyear
Seattle, WA
Works at
Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero PLLC

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Michael Longyear is an attorney with Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC in Seattle, Washington. For more than 30 years, he has advised individuals, couples, and families on matters involving Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianship proceedings, and related legal concerns. His practice also includes work involving real estate matters and business organization management.

Michael works closely with clients to help them make informed decisions about planning for the future, protecting assets, and addressing personal and family considerations. He takes a practical and thoughtful approach to each matter, helping clients evaluate available options and develop strategies that reflect their goals and circumstances.

Through proactive planning and clear communication, Michael assists clients with navigating complex legal and financial issues involving wills, trusts, incapacity planning, probate administration, and long-term planning needs. He is committed to providing guidance that supports clients through important life and family transitions.

Works at
Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero PLLC

5 Best Lawyers awards

Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1989
  • Colgate University, M.A.T., graduated 1977

Bar Admissions

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section - Past Member of Executive Committee
  • Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section - Past Chair and Executive Committee
  • King County Bar Association, Guardianship and Elder Law Section - Past-Chair and Executive Committee
  • Washington Association of Professional Guardians, Board of Directors - Member
  • Justice Society for the Legal Foundation of Washington - Member
  • King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Executive Committee - Member
  • Estate Planning Council of Seattle - Member
  • Northwest Family Business Advisors - Member
  • Washington Planned Giving Council - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Elder Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Elder Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Elder Law, Seattle (2023)
  • Elder Law, Seattle (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • Volunteer Award, King County Bar Association

  • Clients’ Choice 2014 for Estate Planning, Avvo

  • AV® Preemient™ 5.0 out of 5 rating in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

  • Washington Super Lawyers List – 2001 – 2010, 2014 – 2025

Additional Information

  • Published Works
  • Washington State Guardian Manual, Editor, 2004
  • King County Probate Policy Manual, Contributing Author, 2003
  • Washington State Guardianship Manual, Contributing Author, 2003
  • Capacity and Undue Influence – Guardianship and Durable Power of Attorney, Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Seminar, 2001
  • Capacity – A Transactional Issue, King County Bar Association, Advanced Guardianship Issues, 2001
  • Representative Cases

Villegas v. Mcbride, 112 Wn.App. 689 (Wash.App.Div. I 2002)

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