Stark and Hammack, PC has served Southern Oregon since 1970 from its Medford office, focusing on estate planning, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships alongside real estate and general business law. Three-attorney practice with deep roots in the Rogue Valley.
Probate in Douglas County
Probate Court Record
Douglas County Circuit Court
Douglas County · 16th Judicial District
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
1036 Southeast Douglas Avenue, Roseburg, OR 97470
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Allowed
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Conservatorship Firms Serving Douglas County
Sorenson, Ransom & Ferguson is a civil law firm in Grants Pass whose four attorneys routinely assist clients with estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, guardianships and conservatorships, and other general civil legal matters throughout Southern Oregon.
Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Oregon
Free Oregon forms to plan or settle an estate: a will, trust, powers of attorney, TOD deed and the probate forms. Prepare each form for Oregon.
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Healthcare Power of Attorney
Oregon allows a choice for a healthcare power of attorney: 2ORS 127.527 (HCR appointment), ORS 127.529 (comprehensive advance directive; form text set by 2021 c.328 §2 / SB 199 2021)Verified Oct 15, 2026View source witnesses or a notary.
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Financial Power of Attorney
Oregon treats a power of attorney as durable by defaultORS 127.002 (defs; 2023 c.9 §8); ORS 127.005–127.045 (2009 c.46; 2018 c.36; 2021 c.272); ORS 93.670Verified Sep 20, 2026View source, and it is signed with no witness or notary requirementORS 127.002 (defs; 2023 c.9 §8); ORS 127.005–127.045 (2009 c.46; 2018 c.36; 2021 c.272); ORS 93.670Verified Sep 20, 2026View source.
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Tools for Planning and Settling an Estate in Oregon
Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Oregon: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Oregon.
What Does Estate Planning Actually Cost?
An attorney-prepared revocable trust in Oregon runs $3,550Estimate: 10 hours at $355, Clio's Oregon Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $5,325Estimate: 15 hours at $355, Clio's Oregon Trusts rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source and a simple will $1,071Estimate: 3 hours at $357, Clio's Oregon Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source to $2,142Estimate: 6 hours at $357, Clio's Oregon Wills and Estates rate; Compare Lawyer Rates, 2025 dataVerified Oct 15, 2026View source, against $0 to $549 up front plus a subscription with an online service.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Oregon: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 90 daysORS 113.165, ORS 113.175Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 4 monthsORS §§ 113.155, 115.003, 115.005, 115.125Verified Oct 19, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 4 months to 6 months.
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