Heather L. Crawford has extensive experience in litigation related to will contests, vulnerable adults, guardianships, trusts and probate. In addition to private practice, Ms. Crawford’s caseload includes appointments by the court as a guardian ad litem for Title 11 matters, as an attorney for alleged incapacitated people and minors, and as an investigator for purposes of probate administration. Ms. Crawford’s reputation is that of both an aggressive, knowledgeable litigator and creative problem-solver. Ms. Crawford uses her experience to assists families in resolving disputes regarding elder care, wills and trusts.  Her practice also includes Vulernable Adult protection orders as well as assisting beneficiaries to recover property. Ms. Crawford's experience also includes representing fiduciaries with litigation and management of estates. 

Ms. Crawford obtained the status of a Washington State Certified Professional Guardian in 2009, after completing the University of Washington’s nationally-renowned pilot program on professional guardian certification. Her history also includes experience as the former chair for the Tacoma Pierce County Guardianship Committee.

Education

• Seattle University School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 1999
• University of Washington, B.A. Economics, 1993

Admissions and Licenses

• Washington State Bar Association: 2000
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington: 2000
• RCW 11.88 Guardian ad Litem: 2007 to date
• Washington Certified Professional Guardian: 2009 to date

Affiliation(s)/Membership(s)

• Washington State Bar Association
• Elder Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association
• Washington Professional Guardian Association
• Guardianship Section of the Pierce County Bar Association
• Robert E. Bryan Inns of Court