WE Trust Company

2303 W Commodore Way, Suite 304, Seattle, WA 98199

Carolyn Schaefer, Director of Estates
Carolyn Schaefer, Director of Estates

Carolyn joined WE Trust Company in November 2021 after working as an estate planning and probate paralegal for over five years. Prior to that, Carolyn worked for eight years in the Washington State Senate, where she helped Senator McAuliffe develop legislation for the 1st Legislative District. Carolyn especially enjoys estate administration and the unique nature of each case. She holds a Paralegal degree and a BA in Law, Economics & Public Policy from the University of Washington.

Carolyn completed the APR 6 Law Clerk Program under the Washington Supreme Court Admission and Practice Rules. She sat for the bar exam and was admitted to the bar in July 2022. She is a member of the King County Bar Association. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and visits to her home state of California.