Probate & Estate Administration Attorneys - Oregon and Washington

Will Creation and Validation: Assisting clients in drafting wills that meet legal requirements and guiding them through the process of validating a will after death.

Trusts: Establishing various types of trusts (e.g., revocable, irrevocable, special needs) to manage assets and provide for beneficiaries, while minimizing probate and tax implications.

Estate Administration: Guiding executors or administrators through the probate process, including asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution of the estate.

Intestate Succession: Handling cases where an individual dies without a valid will, determining how their assets will be distributed according to state laws.

Guardianships and Conservatorships: Establishing legal arrangements for the care of minors or incapacitated adults, including appointing guardians or conservators.

Estate Tax Planning: Advising clients on strategies to minimize estate taxes and maximize the value of the estate passed to beneficiaries.

Probate Litigation: Representing clients in disputes arising during the probate process, such as will contests, claims against the estate, or disagreements among heirs.

Asset Protection: Developing strategies to protect assets from creditors or legal claims during the probate process and beyond.

Trust Administration: Overseeing the management and distribution of assets held in trust, ensuring compliance with the terms of the trust document.

Charitable Planning: Assisting clients in making charitable contributions through their estate plans, including setting up charitable trusts or foundations.