How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Washington County, Oregon?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Washington County.
We found 17 estate law firms serving Washington County. Washington County is part of the Portland Metro region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Washington County Circuit Court.
Oregon allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Portland Metro Firms
Law Office of Wendell L. Belknap
Solo PracticeThe Law Office of Wendell L. Belknap is a solo practice in downtown Oregon City handling probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, alongside real estate, family law, and personal injury matters for Clackamas County clients.
Location
411 5th StreetOregon City, OR 97045
Phone
(503) 657-8946
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbateWillsTrust AdministrationReal EstateFamily Law
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Caress Law, PC
FirmCaress Law offers a full suite of probate and trust administration services, including trust and estate administration, asset distribution, and tax returns for Portland area clients.
Location
9400 SW Barnes Rd, Suite 300Portland, OR 97225
Phone
(503) 292-8990
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationEstate Administration
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Gevurtz Menashe
FirmGevurtz Menashe has been at the forefront of estate planning in the Pacific Northwest for more than four decades, counseling countless clients to ensure their affairs are in order. The firm serves clients in Portland and Vancouver.
Location
115 NW First Ave, Suite 400Portland, OR 97209
Phone
(503) 227-1515
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationElder Law
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Hillsboro Law Group PC
FirmHillsboro Law Group is a full-service Washington County firm serving Oregon clients since 1973. Estate planning, probate, and trust administration are core practice areas, handled by a multi-attorney team alongside business, real estate, and family law.
Location
5289 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Ste 110Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone
(503) 648-0707
Established
1973
Service Area
2 counties
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationWillsGuardianshipConservatorshipReal EstateBusiness Law
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Kirkendall Law, LLC
Solo PracticeKirkendall Law, LLC is the Tigard solo practice of attorney Valerie Ingram Kirkendall, who holds a certificate of mastery in Taxation and has over 20 years of Oregon practice. The firm focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts, probate administration, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Location
9250 SW Tigard StreetTigard, OR 97223
Phone
(503) 308-1438
Service Area
3 counties
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationWillsGuardianshipConservatorship
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Kell, Alterman & Runstein, LLP
FirmKell, Alterman & Runstein has provided personalized and effective trust and estate counsel to a diverse clientele in Portland, Oregon, and nationally for more than 80 years.
Location
520 SW Yamhill Street, Suite 600Portland, OR 97204
Phone
(503) 360-0554
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationTrust LitigationEstate Litigation
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Myatt & Bell, P.C.
FirmMyatt & Bell, P.C. has an estate planning legacy dating back to 1960 and has drafted thousands of wills and trusts. The firm practices estate planning, probate, trust administration, and elder law with offices in the Portland metro area and Vancouver, Washington.
Location
7650 SW Beveland St, Suite 250Portland, OR 97223
Phone
(503) 641-6262
Established
1960
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationElder LawMedicaid Planning
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Law Offices of Nay & Friedenberg LLC
FirmLaw Offices of Nay & Friedenberg LLC provides comprehensive estate planning services in Oregon with over 35 years of experience, including wills, trusts, probate, Medicaid planning, and elder law.
Location
6500 S Macadam Ave, Suite 300Portland, OR 97239
Phone
(503) 245-0894
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationMedicaid PlanningElder Law
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Oregon Legal Center
FirmOregon Legal Center has provided Oregonians with high-quality legal representation for over 50 years, specializing in wills, trusts, probate law, and trust administration.
Location
2875 Marylhurst DrWest Linn, OR 97068
Phone
(503) 635-6234
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationWills
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Skinner Law
Solo PracticeSkinner Law was founded in 2013 to help Oregon families create estate and succession strategies. Attorney Ginger Skinner holds an LL.M. in taxation and provides tax-sensitive estate planning, trust formation, probate, charitable gifts planning, and special needs trusts.
Location
9600 SW Barnes Rd, Ste 125Portland, OR 97225
Phone
(503) 719-6603
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationTax PlanningCharitable PlanningSpecial Needs PlanningInternational Estate Planning
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Southwest Portland Law Group
FirmSouthwest Portland Law Group provides estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and other legal services with highly skilled attorneys delivering services in wills, trusts, and probate matters.
Location
8455 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale HwyPortland, OR 97225
Phone
(503) 206-6401
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationCivil Litigation
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Tonkon Torp LLP
FirmTonkon Torp LLP is a 90+ lawyer Portland firm providing personalized assistance with estate and business succession planning, including all aspects of wills, trusts, probate, and gift/estate tax planning. The estate planning attorneys develop flexible and personalized plans to minimize taxes on wealth transfer.
Location
1300 SW 5th Ave, Suite 2400Portland, OR 97201
Phone
(503) 221-1440
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationTax PlanningCharitable PlanningBusiness Succession
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White Oak Wills & Trusts, LLC
FirmWhite Oak Wills & Trusts, LLC is based in Portland and helps individuals and families plan for the future with clarity and confidence. They provide wills, trusts, probate, and asset protection services.
Location
1314 NW Irving St, Suite 301Portland, OR 97209
Phone
(503) 928-8664
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationAsset ProtectionWills
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Firms from Neighboring Regions
These firms are based in other regions but serve Washington County.
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Oregon.
Ballard Spahr LLP (formerly Lane Powell)
FirmAs 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
FirmMiller 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
FirmSchwabe, 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 Washington 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
Washington County
145 NE 2nd Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone:
503-846-8888Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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