Trust lawyers in Oregon can help people create a legally binding living trust, special needs trust, complex revocable inter vivos trust, Crummey trust, charitable lead or charitable remainder trust, or other types of irrevocable trusts agreements such as QRPTs and GRATs. Estate planning attorneys can help you understand the benefits and limitations of avoiding probate. Important state and federal tax consequences should be considered for any marital, charitable or generation skipping trust.
ACTEC is a fellowship of attorneys seeking to improve trust, estate and tax laws, as well as the procedures and ethics of attorneys who work in those fields. Many of the top trust and estate attorneys belong to this respected organization.
Lawyer Referral Service of the Oregon State Bar - In Oregon, the State Bar has established a Lawyer Referral Service from its offices in Tigard, OR. The service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney experienced in a variety of different practice areas. The service charges $35 for a 30 minute consultation with the local attorney. More than 1,600 attorneys across the state participate in the service.