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OUR SERVICES

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Secure your legacy with a personalized estate plan designed to protect what matters most. From wills to trusts, we help ensure your wishes are honored and your family’s future is safeguarded.

Our WILLS, TRUSTS & Estate Services

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. At The O’Neill Law Firm, Chris Clark provides personalized, professional guidance to help Portland-area families and individuals create wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents that reflect their unique needs. From leaving your legacy to your family to empowering loved ones or professionals to care for you and your estate plus all the steps in between, Chris can help make the process clear and approachable and help you avoid the many pitfalls Chris often sees with “home-grown” estate plans. Chris can help you navigate each step with clarity and confidence whether you’re just beginning or need to update an existing plan.



Here’s what our Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning services can include:

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Last Will and Testament

Specify how your assets should be distributed, and who will manage your estate.


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Revocable Trusts

A flexible tool for managing your assets during your lifetime and simplifying the transfer process after your passing, often avoiding probate.


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Irrevocable Trusts

Often contained in your Last Will or Revocable Trust and implemented after your passing, these more advanced trusts can help minimize estate taxes, designate trusted persons or professionals to manage your beneficiary’s inheritance, and provide more certainty about the distribution of any remainder not used by the beneficiary.


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ADVANCE DIRECTIVES and Powers of Attorney

Provide those you trust with the authority to make decisions on your behalf for health care (advance directive) and finances (power of attorney) if you become incapacitated. 



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UPDATE BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS

Just important as your Will or a Trust, receive advice on updating your beneficiary designations to reflect your current wishes for who receives certain assets, including retirement plans, and plan for contingencies.



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CLARIFY YOUR PREFERENCES

Clearly document your wishes for who will serve as guardian to care for your minor child if you cannot, and any wishes you may have for the disposition of your remains.

the Wills & trusts process

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Initial Consultation

We’ll discuss your goals, family dynamics, and assets to understand your unique needs.

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Customized Plan Creation

Chris will craft a personalized estate plan tailored to your priorities, whether it’s safeguarding your family’s future or minimizing Oregon estate taxes.

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Review and Finalize

We’ll review the documents together to ensure accuracy and clarity before you sign.

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Avaliable Support

As life changes, we’re here to help you update your estate plan to stay aligned with your needs.

Start Planning Your Future Today.

Call us– (503) 796-0900

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