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Saul S. Tilden - Attorney, Yakima

Saul S. Tilden

Attorney | Yakima

509.895.0081
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Assistants:

Dyzyray Encinas
Lisa Morehouse

Areas of Practice

Saul works with individuals, families and family-owned businesses to advise clients on estate planning, business succession planning, and probate and trust administration. High-net-worth individuals rely on his legal counsel to create estate plans that minimize tax burdens, while meeting their unique family needs. Saul also maintains a litigation practice, representing clients in trust and estate related disputes. Clients value his excellent client service, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering a high quality work product.

Before joining the firm, Saul served as a legal extern for the NOAA Office of General Counsel, Northwest Section, and as a judicial extern for the Hon. John C. Coughenour with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Admissions

  • Washington (2017)

Education

  • UCLA School of Law, J.D., Editor-in-Chief, UCLA Journal of Environmental Law & Policy (2017)
  • University of Washington, B.A., History (2013)

Recognition & Honors

  • Volunteer of the Year, Central Washington Legal Aid (2024)
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025) Trusts and Estates
  • Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers (2023 - 2024)

Publications & Presentations

  • "Estate Planning 101," presenter, Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services (April 2024)
  • "Case Law Update," presenter, Washington State Bar Association’s 21th Annual Trust & Estate Litigation Seminar (April 2024)
  • "Overview of Estate Planning," presenter, Yakima Parkinson's Support Group (April 2024)
  • “Drafting Wills for Families," presenter, King County Bar Association's Estate Planning for the 99% CLE (March 2024)
  • "Case Law Update," presenter, Washington State Bar Association’s 20th Annual Trust & Estate Litigation Seminar (April 2023)
  • “Community Property and Probate Administration,” presenter, KCBA 18th Annual Probate Administration CLE (November 2022)
  • “Creating a Marketable Resume,” presenter, Washington Apple Education Foundation Workshop (August 2022)
  • "Case Law Update," presenter, Washington State Bar Association’s 19th Annual Trust & Estate Litigation Seminar (April 2022)
  • "No Contest Clauses and Challenge Proof Planning," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (February 2022)
  • “Separate and Community Property Considerations in Probate Administration,” presenter, KCBA 17th Annual Probate Administration CLE (November 2021)
  • "What to Avoid When Making Year End Gifts," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (September 2021)
  • "What You Need to Know About the Uniform Electronic Wills Act," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (July 2021)
  • "When to Call in the Pros: Should You Name a Professional Fiduciary," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (May 2021)
  • "Selecting Your Fiduciaries," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (March 2021)
  • "Estate Planning During a Pandemic," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (February 2021)
  • “Identifying and Administering Separate and Community Property Assets,” presenter, KCBA 16th Annual Probate Administration CLE (October 2020)
  • “Tortious Interference with an Expected Inheritance: Should Washington Resort to the Tort?” co-author with Alison Warden, WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section newsletter (Summer 2020)
  • "A Brief Guide to Year-End Gifting," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (October 2020)
  • "The Importance of Administering Your Spouse or Domestic Partner's Estate," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (July 2020)
  • "Powers of Attorney," presenter, webinar for Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services (June 2020)
  • "Utilizing Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts in a Low-Interest-Rate World," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (June 2020)
  • "Probate Property vs. Non-Probate Assets," presenter, NBI Seminar "The Probate Process from Start to Finish" (November 2019)
  • "Probate Disputes and Litigation," presenter, NBI Seminar "The Probate Process from Start to Finish" (November 2019)
  • "Leaving a Legacy: Incorporating Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan," author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (October 2019)
  • "I'm a Trustee, Now What?" author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (July 2019)
  • "Wills and Intestacy," presenter, Yakima Union Gospel Mission (June 2019)
  • "Succession Planning for the Family Farm," co-presenter with George Velikanje, Yakima Estate Planning Council (June 2019) 
  • "Do You Need a Revocable Living Trust?" author, blog post StokesLaw Briefs (November 2018)
  • "Estate and Trust Contests, Disputes, Challenges," presenter, Estate Administration Boot Camp, hosted by the National Business Institute (October 2018)
  • "Death and Taxes: Basic Estate Planning," presenter, Yakima Central Library "Lawyers in the Library" series (September 2018)

Professional & Community Activities

  • WSBA Real Property Probate & Trust Section Executive Committee (2022-present)
  • Yakima School District Discipline Appeal Council, Member (2019-present)
  • Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Member
  • Yakima County Bar Association, Member
  • Executive Committee, Board of Directors - Boy Scouts of America, Grand Columbia Council (2020-2023)
  • King County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Member

Background & Interests

In Saul’s free time, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis, hiking and backpacking, snowboarding, and occasionally practicing the mandolin or fiddle.