Mr. Armstrong, formerly a govt trial lawyer with over 1000 victories and 75% win ratio in state and appellate hearings. His perspective can give you well-rounded advice because he was a prosecutor, defense counsel and advisor for WA state agencies. Some issues, he was litigated over 300 times. He knows what to advise you on 301. Mr. Armstrong helps you understand and use the strong arm of the law to your advantage. His advise is proven but more importantly, understandable. His simple background in Oklahoma City allows him to break down complete legal issues into understandable options to protect your empire.
Mr. Armstrong has studied international and administrative law in London, England, France, Italy and Japan. In 1996, Mr. Armstrong taught a seminar (in Japanese) on criminal procedure and a legal analysis of the O.J. Simpson trial to Tokyo law students in Japan. Mr. Armstrong’s experience switches from public law practice to private practice every 5 years assisting government in consulting roles and private companies export to foreign lands.
Born and raised in the Oklahoma City, the heart of America. Academically trained at Oklahoma State University receiving BS in Business Administration. Mr. Armstrong obtained his law degree at Washburn University School of Law in Kansas, the “Land of Oz.” There he studied International Business Law. International influences landed him in London, England for the summer studying Administrative Law and the start of the European Union. Since then Mr. Armstrong has become a pseudo-ambassador-at-large hosting several conferences in Kansas with foreign ambassadors from U.S.S.R, France, Japan, Denmark, Hungary and Sweden.
Today, he lives in Tacoma with his spouse, another government attorney. Mr. Armstrong is very active in the community encouraging legal forums, business development workshops, apprenticeships, workforce development and entrepreneurial pursuits
- Washburn University School of Law
- J.D. (1993) | International Law
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- University of West London
- European Union, International business
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- Oklahoma State University - Stillwater
- B.S. (1982) | Business Administration
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- Grambling State University
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- over 1000 victories in superior court
- Shield of Protection Around Your Business, Automotive Service Association NW Conference, Tacoma, Washington
- Automotive Service Association Northwest, Washington chapter
- Provided an interactive discussion on providing a "Shield of Protection Around your Business"- Simple, inexpensive ways to protect yourself from risks
- Probate, Wills, Powers of Attorney & Trusts, Leaving a Legacy Conference, Kent, Washington
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- presentations by attorneys, financial advisors, real estate, funeral home, insurance and pastors on leaving a legacy for your family and church
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- From Lawyer Monthly, an International publication that publishes ratings worldwide. My award for Entertainment Lawyer of the Year in North America was based on firm profile, response rates in North America.
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- Q. My sister is dying very quickly and she wants to give her house to her son. She has no will. Is there something we can
- A: Yes, she can gift the house to her son with a Quit Claim Deed. She can also do a Transfer on Death Deed. Lastly, she can create a living trust with her son as beneficiary. All of these will avoid probate, but the Transfer on Death Deed gives you the most bang for the buck. I would seek an experience estate planning attorney in your county to help you along. There many attorney who can do this quickly, which appears to be the point. Best regards to your sister. Enjoy the memories.
- Q. I am the creditor to a court ordered instalment plan where the debtor has died. Most likely no will
- A: Creditor, you may want to make a claim against the estate of the debtor and send written notice to the surviving partner. If the debt was in the company capacity, then the company should be responsible for paying. If the debt was made in his personal capacity, then his estate should pay for the debt. Once the estate is opened, you can make a creditor claim. Be sure to check carefully because there probably a time limit to file. Filing the claim goes a long way in getting paid. If no probate or no one is cooperating, you may have the option to open the probate yourself to get your debt paid. Here in Washington State, a creditor is allowed to open a probate so they can get paid. I would check with an experience probate lawyer in your county to determine what steps would work better for you.
- Q. Grandmother passed in WA 2013. Executor never contacted me but siblings and cousins inherited. How do I see the will?
- A: Alaska Native. It would depend on what your grandmother's Will says to determine if you should have received notice or inheritance. If no Will, then her heir (her children/spouse) would inherit under intestate laws. No grandchildren would automatically be included, could be, but not automatic. If your siblings inherited (any you all are blood relatives), then you should have. But it depends on the Will. If a Will exists, you can find it in the county where her probate was executed. A copy is open for public viewing. There you can see who the beneficiaries were. The County can help you get a copy of the Will. The Executor may have executed the probate properly but the Will will verify that possibility. If she/he did not, you will be able to see the Declaration of Completion closing the estate and stating that he/she notified everyone necessary and paid the bills and distributed to the right people. It is questionable for your siblings to inherit without you, but there are other possible reasons. The grandmother's child dies, and the heirs (your cousins) may inherit. I would contact the court in that county and find the Will and closing papers to see what happened, then contact an experienced probate lawyer in that county for help. You may or may not have anything to claim.
Wills Probates Powers of Attorney (wk 1 & 2) | Ray Csnnell & Keith Armstrong