Probate & Trust Administration

Losing a loved one is always difficult. When a complicated estate plan is left behind, the assistance of a gifted attorney can make probate and trust administration infinitely easier. Though we cannot ease your grief, we can take away the emotional pain and stress a legal battle over a deceased asset’s would bring. The attorneys at Gunn Cain & Kinney, LLP are adept at:

Probate

Probate procedures are governed by Oregon state law and are designed to validate and carry out the wishes in a deceased person’s will if disputes arise. Probate is meant to:

• Inventory and collect the decedent’s property
• Pay any outstanding debts or taxes
• Distribute the remaining property accordingly

Our attorneys will walk you through the steps of probate during this difficult time. We understand our clients are in mourning and are sensitive to their needs throughout the process. We work through probate procedures quickly and efficiently so you may move on with your life.

Trust Administration

When a trust is made, the creator appoints a trust administrator, known as a trustee, to carry out the terms of the trust after their death or mental incapacitation. The trustee protects the assets of a trust for the beneficiaries, takes responsibility for debts and fees, and pays accountants or other professionals who have worked on the trust. Oregon trustees also have the authority to open bank accounts for the trust. At Gunn Cain & Kinney, LLP we provide clients sound legal advice throughout the administration process, ensuring the stipulations of a trust are fully completed.

Contact our office today to a speak to a qualified lawyer if you need help with probate and trust administration. Conveniently located in Newberg, Oregon, our attorneys represent clients throughout Yamhill, Marion, Washington, Polk, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties.