Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Planning Attorney in Portland, OR
Since 1983, our firm has provided comprehensive legal solutions to residents of Portland and surrounding areas. With decades of experience in estate planning, probate, and family law, we prioritize personalized service tailored to each client's unique needs. Our practice focuses on creating customized estate plans that address testamentary distributions, disability planning, and tax considerations while ensuring compliance with Oregon's Uniform Trust Code.We maintain active involvement in probate proceedings across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties, offering both mediation services and litigation support. Our commitment to ongoing education and community engagement reflects our dedication to delivering reliable legal counsel grounded in both technical expertise and local knowledge.
Services
Estate Planning
Will Preparation
Trust Administration
Probate Services
Advance Directives
HIPAA Release Forms
Durable Powers of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of Oregon-specific estate planning experience
- Our practice combines technical expertise with personalized client service
- We provide comprehensive solutions from wills to complex trust arrangements
- Our office maintains active involvement in local probate proceedings
- We offer mediation services for family law and estate administration matters
What people say
Extensive experience
Personalized service
Local expertise
Professional demeanor
Thorough explanations
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized solutions for testamentary distributions, disability planning, and tax considerations. We prepare wills, revocable living trusts, and advanced directives while ensuring compliance with Oregon's Uniform Trust Code. Our approach emphasizes periodic updates to maintain relevance as circumstances change.
Probate Administration
We guide clients through Oregon probate proceedings for estates requiring formal administration. Our services include small estate probate, guardianship petitions, and trust administration support. With primary practice in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties, we handle complex probate matters with local court expertise.
Trust Creation
Our trust creation services include testamentary trusts, marital trusts, and revocable living trusts. We ensure proper funding through real property transfers and provide amendment services to maintain document accuracy. These arrangements help clients avoid ancillary probates across multiple states.
Advance Directives
We prepare comprehensive advance directives and HIPAA release forms to address healthcare decision-making during incapacity. These documents ensure clients' medical preferences are honored while complying with Oregon's legal requirements for healthcare proxies and treatment instructions.
Mediation Services
Our mediation services address family law matters and estate administration disputes. We provide neutral facilitation for will contests, trust modifications, and probate disagreements. This alternative to litigation helps clients achieve cost-effective resolutions while maintaining control over outcomes.
People
Conrad G. Hutterli
Attorney At Law
Admitted to Oregon Bar since 1983 with extensive experience in estate planning and probate law. Former arbitrator and pro tem judge, with teaching experience in legal research and writing. Active in local bar associations and civic organizations.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
Essential documents include wills, advance directives, and durable powers of attorney. Depending on your situation, we may recommend revocable living trusts, marital trusts, or disclaimer trusts to address specific needs.
How does probate work in Oregon?
Oregon probate involves court-supervised estate administration. Simple estates may qualify for small estate procedures, while complex cases require formal administration. Our firm handles probate matters across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas Counties.
Can I update my estate plan?
Yes, we recommend periodic updates to reflect life changes. Wills can be amended with codicils, and revocable trusts can be modified by the settlor. We help clients maintain current documents through regular reviews.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Oregon's intestacy laws determine asset distribution. We can help heirs navigate probate proceedings for estates without planning documents, including small estate affidavits when appropriate.
Do I need a trust if I have a will?
Trusts offer advantages like avoiding probate and managing multi-state property. We help clients determine whether wills alone or combined trust arrangements best meet their specific circumstances.
How are trusts administered after death?
Successor trustees manage funded trusts according to their terms. We assist trustees with legal requirements under Oregon's Uniform Trust Code, including beneficiary notifications and asset distribution procedures.
