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When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Jefferson County.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
These firms are based in other regions but serve Jefferson County.
These firms serve clients throughout Oregon.
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
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
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
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.
Jefferson County
129 SW E Street, Suite 101
Madras, OR 97741
Phone:
541-475-3317Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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