About Eric
Eric Landeen is an attorney at Probate Lawyers of Washington. He works on matters that arise after a loved one dies or when a family faces a dispute over an estate. His day-to-day work is rooted in statutes, court procedures and careful document drafting.
Landeen’s public profile centers on probate and estate administration. He represents personal representatives, beneficiaries and heirs. He helps clients move assets through probate, respond to creditor claims and resolve disagreements that can stall an estate. He also appears in superior courts when matters require formal hearings.
His work requires attention to deadlines and an ability to explain complex rules in plain language. He reviews wills and trusts, prepares petitions, files inventories and monitors required notices. He prepares accountings and handles routine motions that arise during estate administration. When contested issues emerge, he advises on litigation strategy and procedural options.
Clients often turn to probate lawyers when emotions are high and legal steps must still be taken. Landeen’s role involves both paperwork and people work. He manages case calendars and court filing schedules. He also meets with family members, clarifies roles and outlines the sequence of steps the court typically requires. He explains the effects of statutes and local court practices so clients can make informed choices.
Probate practice intersects with guardianship and conservatorship work. Landeen assists when an adult’s financial affairs need oversight, or when a guardian must be appointed for a minor or incapacitated person. He prepares petitions, compiles medical and financial documentation and follows statutory notice procedures. He participates in hearings that determine whether a guardian or conservator is appropriate.
When disputes escalate, Landeen handles contested probate litigation. He works on claims challenging wills and trust instruments, questions about fiduciary duties and requests to remove or surcharge executors and administrators. He files pleadings, conducts discovery and represents clients at hearings and trials when necessary.
Outside the courtroom, much of the work is preventive. Drafting clear letters to beneficiaries, preparing accurate estate inventories and maintaining careful communication can shorten the probate timeline. Landeen’s practice emphasizes sound procedural work aimed at resolving estates efficiently and in compliance with Washington law.
He practices law through Probate Lawyers of Washington and handles probate, estate administration, guardianship and contested probate matters for clients across the state.