Top best Probate Lawyers in Portland near me

With over 25 years of experience, Michael's practice is concentrated on complex estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship and conservatorships, as well as dispute resolution. Michael defines his role not only as a legal advisor, but as a counselor to help his clients determine solutions based on their own values and objectives. Michael is a certified mediator focusing on resolving contested matters involving his areas of practice. He is a frequent author and presenter, and is dedicated to participating in civic organizations including his current position on the board of Self Enhancement, Inc. Michael's practice includes:

Why I do this work.. I am the proud child of two small business owners and granddaughter, niece, and sister to many other small business owners.  I share this because (1) the entrepreneurial spirit is strong in my genes, (2) I spent a lifetime watching those closest to me help others through their chosen professions, and (3) I know the joys, discomforts, grit, and spirit of the small business family.  It was inevitable that I would start my own firm.. I went to law school to help people like my parents: hard-working, passionate, skilled individuals that are masters of their craft and need dependable, unpretentious legal counsel.  After a decade of tax law work at large companies, I founded my own firm to help small business owners with business, tax, and estate planning needs.  Two years into private practice, I found my niche: estate administration focused on small business families.. I administer estate that are complex, gnarled beasts with multiple facets and many interwoven tasks.  My clients and I work closely with their team of professionals — financial advisor, tax preparer, accountant, insurance agent, etc. — to ensure all pieces of the estate administration are coordinated for timely completion.  Most of my clients are referred to my firm from a financial planner, accountant, or attorney.. I seek to add value to my clients' family lives by relieving the stress of estate administration so they can focus on family.  Let me share my knowledge, explain your options, and help you set a plan for moving forward.  I completely understand that death, taxes, court filings, and the paperwork (so much paperwork!) are daunting situations that can become overwhelming.  Allow me to help you make this scary situation manageable.  We can do this together.. I look forward to helping you administer your loved one's estate.  Let me take your situation from overwhelming to manageable.  Please note that sending me an email or leaving a voicemail won't create a lawyer-client relationship, so please don't share anything confidential in our initial communications.. Love + light!Rebecca

There are many decisions facing a client going through a divorce, custody or support modification.   With a background in civil litigation, Dylan works with people during these stressful times to sort out the best options.   Because of his experience in this area, Dylan continues to enjoy and excel in resolving complex property division and large asset cases.. While he could have picked any area of law, Dylan knows that family law is where he can truly make a difference. And, he chose Four Point Legal because he wants to practice with the best.

My practice is focused on estate planning, which includes wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, guardianships, and conservatorships.

Miguel Santos is an attorney with the law firm of Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP. His practice emphasizes guardianships and conservatorships, probate and trust administration and estate planning.. Prior to working at Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP, Miguel served the needs of elderly clients in New York. He began assisting seniors through his law school’s elder law clinic and later as an attorney specializing in probate and trust administration, taxable estates, and estate litigation.. Miguel holds a B.A. from the University of Connecticut and a J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law.

Ken Davis brings an unusual combination of skills to his legal practice. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Davis worked for more than eight years as an independent property and casualty insurance agent and principal with a family-owned insurance agency, assisting individuals and business with their insurance needs. He then spent four years in commercial real estate leasing with a prominent Oregon firm before turning to the practice of law. The breadth of Mr. Davis's background gives him real-world insight into the needs of clients seeking business, business succession and estate planning advice.

Jeana is an associate with the Wills and Estates team and her practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and taxation.  Prior to joining Dunn Carney, Jeana practiced at Ball Janik LLP in Portland for four years.. In addition to being an attorney, Jeana holds an Oregon CPA license and has an LL.M. in Taxation.  Prior to law school, Jeana practiced as a CPA with Schultz & Crouse, CPAs in Portland for six years.  In her spare time Jeana enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

I believe that middle class people and small businesses need access to legal services at a reasonable cost.  I represent clients in estate planning, probate, real estate transactions, small business planning, and tax controversies.

I
began my career in estate planning during my studies at Stanford Law
School, preparing wills, trusts, and probate filings as a law clerk in
a busy estate planning boutique. After graduating in 1997, I accepted a
position with McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen LLP (now Bingham
McCutchen LLP), a large Silicon Valley law firm, where I specialized in
commercial litigation, appeals, and hospital/medical staff law. I
remained with Bingham for eleven years before moving to Portland and
joining the Oregon State Bar in 2008. Since that time, I have returned
to my estate planning roots, focusing my practice on guiding
individuals and families through the estate planning and probate
process.. I live in northeast Portland with my husband, two children, one
fiesty cat, one fish, and one frog. 
In my spare time I enjoy hiking with my family, running, cooking,
photography, and best of all, reading a good book.

Heather is a tax lawyer and Chair of the Sussman Shank LLP's Business Group. Heather assists individuals and businesses in establishing tax-sensitive wealth preservation plans and transactions and serves as outside corporate counsel for a variety of closely-held businesses, helping them to develop and transition their business.  Heather's professional practice is focused in the following areas:. Heather earned a degree in journalism from Northwestern University and pursued a career in nonprofit development and public relations prior to receiving her law degree and a federal certificate in taxation from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College. She has authored several articles and is an active lecturer.  Licensed to practice in Oregon and Washington, Heather is a member of the American Bar Association, the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar Association and the Multnomah Bar Association. She is active in the work of regional civic organizations, including the Oregon Business Association, a non-partisan, statewide, business coalition that seeks to build Oregon's long-term economic competitiveness, the City Club of Portland, an education- and research-based civic organization dedicated to community service, public affairs and leadership development, and the New Progressive Network (dba Oregon Bus Project), a progressive, nonpartisan organization that develops and promotes positive public policy in the areas of education, environmental protection, equal rights, equality of economy, health care and election reform.  Additionally, Heather serves on the Northwestern University Alumni Admission Council.. Heather is married to Stan Cocke, who is a real-time energy trader with PacifiCorp. Heather and Stan are parents to Emilie Ann and they share their home with a rescued black kitty ("Lily"). Heather's recreational interests include sailing, skiing, ballet, biking, tennis, hiking and golf

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For Meredith, listening always comes first. In her role as an Estate Planning attorney she employs her thoughtful approach to help individuals and families create plans that truly reflect their personal values and commitments. She enjoys collaborating with her colleagues to tackle complex issues and assist her clients in any way possible to provide a comprehensive estate plan. Those who know Meredith describe her as welcoming, dedicated, compassionate and always willing to advocate for the best possible solutions in order to create peace of mind for her clients.. When not helping her clients, Meredith can be found spending time on her family’s farm. In addition to spending time in Portland, she enjoys backpacking and rafting with her husband in the great Pacific Northwest.

David Backer is Drummond Woodsum’s Practice Group Leader for Trust and Estate Planning. His practice includes trust and estate planning and administration. He is an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. David serves as Chair of Maine's Probate and Trust Law Advisory Commission, charged with conducting a continuing study of the probate and trust laws in Maine and making recommendations to the Legislature for improvements in Maine's probate and trust laws. In addition, David has been included in the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2007 in the category of Trusts and Estates.. David is a frequent speaker to attorneys, accountants and financial professionals on various trust, estate and tax planning topics. Recent Professional Presentations, including his most recent 2015 Estate Planning Year in Review.. AWARDS

Darin's practice includes representation of high-tech, construction, development, manufacturing and retail companies, as well as homeowners' associations, professionals and shopping centers. Darin's experience and knowledge in the corporate and real estate areas have been beneficial to his clients in structuring creative financing and in resolving major disputes. His practice emphasizes transactional and litigation matters related to:

Dallas is a business attorney and focuses his practice on business law, taxation (including partnership and corporate tax), estate planning, intellectual property, food and beverage, and trademarks. With a masters in taxation, Dallas provides clients with in-depth tax analysis, evaluation and planning, particularly in the areas of complex partnerships and advanced estate planning. His practice also includes representing clients in the food and beverage industry with regulatory compliance and labeling requirements. Dallas is admitted to practice law in Oregon and Washington.. His practice focuses on:. Personal Interests. Dallas's interests include skiing, rafting, camping, and golf.  He's also an avid college sports fan.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Probate attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.