Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Probate & Estate Planning Attorney in Oregon City
I founded JGSalyards to provide accessible, personalized legal representation for individuals and businesses throughout Oregon and Washington. With a practice model inspired by the traditional family doctor approach, I focus on building long-term relationships while maintaining affordability. My services span probate, estate planning, business law, and real estate matters, combining direct problem-solving with strategic counsel. When specialized expertise is required, I collaborate with trusted colleagues to ensure comprehensive solutions without unnecessary overhead.Our firm prioritizes community engagement, ethical practice, and tailored legal strategies that evolve with clients' changing needs. This commitment to integrated care has allowed us to serve local families and businesses since 2009 with proven expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks.
Services
Probate
Estate Planning
Trusts
Wills
Power of Attorney
Health Care Directives
Mergers & Acquisitions
Real Estate Law
Landlord-Tenant Law
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer direct access to an experienced attorney without large firm overhead
- Our practice combines traditional relationship-building with modern legal strategies
- We consult specialists for complex matters while maintaining case oversight
- We prioritize community involvement and ethical legal practices
- We provide multi-generational estate planning expertise
Services
Probate
Probate services guide clients through Oregon's legal process for distributing deceased assets. We handle full probate proceedings and small estate affidavits, determining appropriate processes based on estate size and complexity. Our representation includes creditor negotiations, asset distribution, and dispute resolution while maintaining court compliance.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate plans ensure your wishes are honored through wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. We create customized strategies to protect assets, designate guardianship for minors, and establish succession plans for businesses. Our approach emphasizes privacy, tax efficiency, and Medicaid planning considerations.
Trusts
Trust creation services help clients avoid probate while controlling asset distribution. We establish revocable living trusts for flexibility, irrevocable trusts for Medicaid planning, and special needs trusts for disabled beneficiaries. Each trust is tailored to meet specific family and financial circumstances while ensuring legal enforceability.
Business Law
Business legal services cover formation, governance, and transactions for Oregon companies. We assist with mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, intellectual property protection, and commercial real estate matters. Our representation focuses on aligning legal documents with long-term organizational goals while minimizing operational risks.
Landlord-Tenant Law
Real estate legal services include lease agreements, eviction proceedings, and fair housing compliance. We advise landlords on reasonable accommodation requirements, security deposit regulations, and lease termination processes while ensuring adherence to Oregon Residential Landlord Tenant Act requirements.
People
Greg Salyards
Attorney
Licensed in Oregon and Washington, Greg Salyards specializes in probate, estate planning, and business law. With construction management and legal education backgrounds, he provides practical counsel for individuals and businesses. His practice emphasizes personalized service and community involvement since 2009.
Questions
What probate options exist in Oregon?
Oregon offers Full Probate for complex estates and Small Estate Affidavits for simpler situations. The appropriate process depends on estate value, potential disputes, and required protections for executors and beneficiaries.
How do trusts help avoid probate?
Trusts transfer ownership of assets to designated beneficiaries outside court supervision. Properly funded revocable living trusts allow immediate distribution of property according to trust terms without requiring probate court involvement.
What business legal services do you provide?
We handle business formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, commercial real estate transactions, and corporate governance matters. Our services help companies navigate legal requirements while supporting long-term growth objectives.
Can I modify my estate plan later?
Revocable trusts and wills can be amended during your lifetime. Irrevocable trusts generally cannot be changed but offer specific Medicaid planning advantages. We recommend regular reviews to ensure plans reflect current circumstances.
How does the attorney support local communities?
We actively support local business groups, cultural organizations, and social service providers through pro bono work, sponsorships, and board participation while offering accessible legal services to residents.
