How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Josephine County, Oregon?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Josephine County.
We found 13 estate law firms serving Josephine County. Josephine County is part of the Southern Oregon region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Josephine County Circuit Court.
Southern Oregon Firms
Diana Jean Bettles Attorney at Law
Solo
706 Main St, Suite 3A
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone:
(541) 851-9444bettleslaw.com →
Estate PlanningProbateFamily Law
Day, Driver, Fournier & Reinhart LLP
Firm
600 NW 5th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone:
(541) 476-6627roguefirm.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationFamily LawLitigation
Law Offices of Melinda M. Brown PC
Solo
419 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone:
(541) 884-4100melindambrown.com →
Estate PlanningProbateGuardianshipFamily Law
Oakes Law Offices, P.C.
Firm
122 South 5th Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone:
(541) 273-1650oakeslawoffice.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationWills
Free Consult
Rubin & Wickersham, Attorneys at Law PC
FirmEst. 2003
766 SE Kane St
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone:
(541) 677-7102rubinwickersham.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationFamily LawReal EstateBusiness Law
Sarah Wolf, Attorney
Solo
727 SE Cass Ave, Suite 400
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone:
(541) 671-2500sarahwolf.us →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationGuardianshipConservatorshipWills
Sorenson, Ransom & Ferguson, LLP
Firm
133 NW D St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone:
(541) 476-3883roguevalleylaw.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationElder LawGuardianshipConservatorship
The Estate Planning Group
Solo
711 Bennett Ave
Medford, OR 97504
Phone:
(541) 772-3055epgoregon.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationBusiness Formation
Free Consult
Valor Law LLC
Solo
1610 SW Allen Creek Rd, Suite 107
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone:
(541) 291-8440carlclyde.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationReal Estate
Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Josephine County.
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Oregon.
Ballard Spahr LLP (formerly Lane Powell)
Firm
601 SW Second Avenue, Suite 2100
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
(503) 778-2100ballardspahr.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationFiduciary LitigationBusiness SuccessionTax Planning
Miller Nash LLP
Firm
1140 SW Washington St, Suite 700
Portland, OR 97205
Phone:
(503) 224-5858millernash.com →
Trust LitigationEstate Litigation
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Firm
1211 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1800
Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
(503) 222-9981schwabe.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationTax PlanningBusiness SuccessionCharitable Planning
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 Josephine 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: May 2026.
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