Carolyn Schaefer, Director of Estate Administration
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 has completed the APR 6 Law Clerk Program which is an alternative to law school under the Washington Supreme Court Admission and Practice Rules. She currently sits on the City of Bothell’s Shorelines Board, and is a Global Village volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and visits to her home state of California.