Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and the documents that make your wishes clear - so the people you love are not left guessing.
Plans for the people counting on you.
- Parents of young children - naming guardians is the part that cannot wait.
- Homeowners - a house is usually the estate; title it right.
- Anyone whose paperwork has not kept up with life - marriages, moves, kids, businesses.
What we handle
Wills and trusts
The core documents, drafted in plain English and executed properly.
Powers of attorney
Who acts for you on money and property if you cannot.
Advance directives
Your medical wishes, stated clearly ahead of time.
Beneficiary reviews
The designations that quietly override wills, checked and aligned.
What to expect
Consultation.
We talk through your family, your assets, and what you want to happen.
Drafting.
You review plain-English drafts, and we adjust until they say exactly what you mean.
Signing and storage.
We execute everything properly and tell you where copies belong.
Fees
Most estate plans are flat-fee, quoted in writing before any work begins.
Common questions
Do I need a trust, or is a will enough?
It depends on your assets and goals. Many Oregon families do fine with a will plus the right beneficiary designations; some benefit from a trust. We will tell you plainly which you actually need.
What happens if I die without a plan in Oregon?
State law decides who inherits and who would care for your children - sometimes what you would have chosen, often not. A plan replaces defaults with decisions.
How often should I update my plan?
After any big life change - a marriage, a divorce, a child, a home - or every few years as a check.
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Portland, OR 97202
Weekdays 9-5 · evenings by appointment