Overview
Kim Sandstrom is a probate paralegal in Stoel Rives’ Benefits, Tax and Private Client group. Kim has more than 12 years of experience in sophisticated estate planning and complex estate administration services for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Before joining Stoel Rives, Kim was a paralegal with Miller Nash LLP (2009–2021).
Education
Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA, general business studies
Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA, general business studies
Experience
- Administration of estates and trusts, including preparation and filing of court documents
- Identify, categorize, and value probate and nonprobate assets
- Preparation and filing of estate and gift tax returns
- Funding of trusts and use of disclaimers
- Facilitate inter-generational gifting of LLC units and other assets
- Additional experience with preparation and execution of estate planning documents
Affiliations
Professional
- Annual Estate Planning Seminar, Attendee, 2009–2012, 2014–present
- Washington State Paralegal Association, Member, 2009–present
- King County Bar Association Legal Assistant Registration, 2009–present
- NALS of Greater Seattle, Treasurer, 2008–2009
- State of Washington Notary Public, 2001–present
Civic
- Girl Scouts of Western Washington, Volunteer, 2019–present