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How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Jefferson County, Oregon?

When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Jefferson County.

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We found 14 estate law firms serving Jefferson County. Jefferson County is part of the Central Oregon region.

These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Jefferson County Circuit Court.

Oregon allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Jefferson County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.

Probate attorney fees in Oregon are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2%ORS 116.183 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 27, 2026 to 4%ORS 116.183 (reasonable compensation; no statutory percentage)Verified May 27, 2026 of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Jefferson County firm to quote a structure up front.

A probate attorney files the petition with the Circuit Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.

Central Oregon Firms

Albertazzi Law Firm

Firm

Albertazzi Law Firm specializes in estate planning, trusts, probate, and guardianship solutions, helping clients navigate Oregon probate court with personalized attention.

Location

400 SW Bond St, Ste 200Bend, OR 97702

Phone

(541) 317-0231

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationGuardianshipConservatorship
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Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis, P.C.

Firm

Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis offers comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and probate. Their attorneys regularly update estate plans and assist clients moving to Oregon in updating documents to comply with Oregon law.

Location

591 SW Mill View WayBend, OR 97702

Phone

(541) 382-4331

Established

1915

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationBusiness Succession
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Edmonds Law LLC

Solo Practice

Edmonds Law LLC is the solo practice of attorney Collin T. Edmonds, serving Central Oregon from offices in Prineville, Bend, and Redmond. The firm focuses on estate planning, probate administration, and protective proceedings including guardianships and conservatorships.

Location

250 NW Claypool StPrineville, OR 97754

Phone

(541) 668-9529

Service Area

3 counties

Estate PlanningProbateGuardianshipConservatorship
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Fitch and Neary PC

Firm

Fitch and Neary PC is a Redmond-based firm serving Central Oregon (Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, Madras, and Bend) with estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate, alongside real estate, land use, civil litigation, and business law. Four-attorney practice with 70+ combined years of experience.

Location

210 SW 5th Street, Suite 2Redmond, OR 97756

Phone

(541) 316-1588

Service Area

3 counties

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationWillsGuardianshipConservatorshipReal EstateBusiness Succession
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Gorge Legacy Law LLC

Firm

Gorge Legacy Law has provided trusted legal services in the Mid-Columbia region since 1917, focusing on transferring wealth and assets to the next generation. The firm serves Wasco, Hood River, and Klickitat Counties with estate planning, elder law, real estate, and business succession services.

Location

112 W 4th StThe Dalles, OR 97058

Phone

(541) 296-5424

Established

1917

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationElder LawBusiness SuccessionReal Estate
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Hurley Re Law Group, LLC

Firm

Hurley Re Law Group has been representing Oregonians in estate planning, probate, civil disputes, and family law since 1995. They provide advice on wills and trusts, VA long-term care planning, guardianships, conservatorships, and business and tax planning.

Location

404 SW Columbia St, Ste 200Bend, OR 97702

Phone

(541) 933-4688

Established

1995

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationGuardianshipConservatorshipVa PlanningElder Law
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Law Office of Jonathan D. Mishkin, P.C.

Firm

The Law Office of Jonathan D. Mishkin, P.C. provides estate planning, probate, and tax services from its Bend office in the Powder Mountain Suites complex on the city's westside. The firm structures revocable and irrevocable trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and charitable entities for estate tax planning, probate avoidance, blended-family planning, business succession, and digital-asset estate planning.

Location

750 NW Charbonneau St, Suite 203Bend, OR 97703

Phone

(541) 550-1444

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationWillsTax PlanningBusiness Law
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NW Heritage Law PC

Firm

NW Heritage Law PC (formerly Campbell Phillips PC) is a specialized law firm in The Dalles serving clients throughout the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. The firm focuses on estate planning, Medicaid planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, and family asset preservation.

Location

919 Cherry Heights RdThe Dalles, OR 97058

Phone

(541) 371-5585

Estate PlanningProbateElder LawMedicaid PlanningTrust AdministrationReal Estate
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The Law Offices of Bryant Emerson

Firm

The Law Offices of Bryant Emerson is a Redmond firm tracing its roots to 1905, serving Central Oregon with trusts and estate planning, probate, real estate, family law, and corporate law.

Location

888 SW Evergreen AveRedmond, OR 97756

Phone

(541) 548-2151

Established

1905

Service Area

3 counties

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationWillsReal EstateBusiness Law
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Law Office of Paul Heatherman PC

Solo Practice

The Law Office of Paul Heatherman PC is the solo practice of attorney Paul Heatherman, focused on estate planning, real estate, and business law for Bend-area clients. Since 1995, Paul Heatherman has helped Central Oregon families implement effective estate plans including trusts, wills, financial powers of attorney, medical directives, and transfer-on-death deeds.

Location

250 NW Franklin Ave, Suite 402Bend, OR 97701

Phone

(541) 389-1010

Established

1995

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Firms from Neighboring Regions

These firms are based in other regions but serve Jefferson County.

Evashevski Elliott PC

Firm

Evashevski Elliott PC has represented individuals in Oregon's Willamette Valley for more than 25 years in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and trust and estate litigation.

Location

745 NW Van Buren AveCorvallis, OR 97330

Phone

(541) 754-0303

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationTrust LitigationEstate Litigation
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Statewide Practices

These firms serve clients throughout Oregon.

Ballard Spahr LLP (formerly Lane Powell)

Firm

As of January 2025, Lane Powell combined with Ballard Spahr to form a nationally recognized firm of more than 750 lawyers across 18 U.S. offices. The Private Client Services Team counsels clients on estate and gift planning, estate administration, family business governance, transition planning, and dispute resolution.

Location

601 SW Second Avenue, Suite 2100Portland, OR 97204

Phone

(503) 778-2100

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationFiduciary LitigationBusiness SuccessionTax Planning
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Miller Nash LLP

Firm

Miller Nash is a nationally recognized, industry-focused law firm with over 150 attorneys. Their estate-related practice is focused on trusts and estates litigation, including will contests, fiduciary disputes, and contested probate matters. They no longer offer transactional estate planning or probate administration.

Location

1140 SW Washington St, Suite 700Portland, OR 97205

Phone

(503) 224-5858

Service Area

Statewide

Trust LitigationEstate Litigation
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Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Firm

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt has over 170 attorneys and provides goal-oriented tax, trust, and estate planning services. The firm assists clients in Oregon and Washington with wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and business succession strategies.

Location

1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1800Portland, OR 97204

Phone

(503) 222-9981

Service Area

Statewide

Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationTax PlanningBusiness SuccessionCharitable Planning
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Frequently Asked Questions

Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Oregon self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.

Oregon uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Jefferson County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.

Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.

Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.

Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.

Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: June 2026.

Circuit Court

Jefferson County

129 SW E Street, Suite 101

Madras, OR 97741

Phone:

541-475-3317

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional

Notify Banks & Financial Institutions

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Advantis

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Credit Union serving Oregon and Washington

Advantis

Banner Bank

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Bank serving the West

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BECU

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Credit Union serving Washington, Oregon and Idaho

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Columbia Bank

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Bank serving the West and Southwest

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COUNTRY Financial

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Insurance Company serving the Midwest, West, and more

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Insurance Company serving the West, Northeast, and more

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D.A. Davidson

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Brokerage serving the West, Midwest, and more

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First Community CU

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Credit Union serving Oregon

First Community CU

First Interstate

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Bank serving the West and Midwest

First Interstate

HomeStreet

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Bank serving the West

HomeStreet

Idaho Central CU

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Credit Union serving the West and Southwest

Idaho Central CU

iQ Credit Union

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Credit Union serving Washington and Oregon

iQ Credit Union

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