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Contact
Email
brunstrom@aiken.com
Phone
(855) 394-2735
Address
Norton Building, Seattle, WA, 98104, US
Professional
About
Eric E. Brunstrom is a seasoned attorney based in Seattle, WA, specializing in probate law, trust administration, fiduciary litigation, and guardianship matters. As a key member of Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S., Eric brings extensive experience in handling complex legal issues related to the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA) and the vulnerable adult statute. Before joining his current firm in 2016, Eric honed his legal expertise as a partner at Reed, Longyear, Malnati and Ahrens, PLLC and Tarutis & Brunstrom, PS. His deep understanding of probate and guardianship law sets him apart as a trusted advocate for clients navigating these often sensitive and challenging issues. In addition to his practice, Eric serves as a Pro-Tempore Ex Parte Commissioner for the King County Superior Court, where he lends his expertise to judicial proceedings. He also acts as a Guardian ad Litem for probate, litigation, and settlement matters within the King County Superior Court, ensuring that the interests of vulnerable individuals are protected. Eric is actively involved in the legal community, having served as the Chair of the Guardianship and Elder Law Section (GELS) of the King County Bar Association (KCBA) for the 2016/2017 term and currently holding the position of Program Co-Chair. His commitment to elder law extends to his role as an Outreach Co-chair for the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Elder Law Section and his membership in the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law section of the KCBA. Eric's extensive knowledge and experience are further underscored by his previous role as Vice-Chair on the Task Force on Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health of the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA), alongside his position as Co-Chair of the Professional Licensure Subsection of the WSBA Health Law Section. He is admitted to practice in Washington State, the Western District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
About Trusts Law
Trust attorneys help individuals and families create and administer trusts for asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. Common matters include trust creation, trust administration, trust disputes, special needs trusts.
Credentials
Education
2001 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Fairhaven College, Western Washington University BA - Bachelor of Arts N/A Washington University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell 2009 Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Associations
2018 - Present King County Superior Court Pro-Tempore Ex Parte Commissioner 2013 - Present American Bar Association, Health Law Section Vice Chair Task Force 2003 - Present National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives Member 2002 - Present United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Member 2002 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2020 Uniform Guardianship Act is Effective January 1, 2022: Are You Ready? Emergency Guardians and Placement Under the Uniform Guardianship Act 2020 Probate Administration Probate GAL 2020 2020 Title 11 Guardianship Guardian ad Litem Training Uniform Guardianship Act
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Updated: Jun 08, 2026