#1 years ago my friend who was in her eighty want to put in place a way to be fair to her special needs daughter and her other children. Not knowing where to start Clackamas Community Senior center had a question and answer with lawyers and they suggested Fitzwater. My friend and her husband had peace of mind and it was priceless. I am at a change in my life and turned to them for advice and I came away very happy with them again. read more

We were referred to FL by Clackamas county Social Services. It was an urgent situation with my husband's sister. We needed guardianship and conservatorship ASAP. We were quoted 13K, which we agreed upon. That amount was surpassed greatly. It was evident that copy and paste was used for the majority of legal documents. The work was not done by a lawyer, but a legal assistant. There were spelling errors, delays, poor communication and failure to mail documents. On one invoice was a 30 minute charge to mail a letter. Maybe they walked to the mailbox??? The final straw was this letter. There is no more money in the estate. Fitzwater received over $20,000 for the guardianship and simple probate. They were paid from the estate. The conversation with Jonathon today involved him telling my husband that Oregon Law states that legal fees were to be paid before other creditors. My husband was NEVER informed of this law and paid outstanding medical bills with the little amount that was left in the estate. Jonathon also stated that "he talked with the partners about waiving the unpaid invoice and they declined". Unreal, the firm got over 20K for the "work" in the case. Do not hire them unless you have unlimited funds. read more

Fitzwater Law - 20K wasn't enough - Wills, Trusts, & Probates Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Excellent law firm for estate planning. Both my husband and I came to them for two different estate matters and they were very helpful. We both had Theressa Hollis as our atty. I would recommend her. It was very pleasant to come in for my Will that I'd had updated. They have attractive offices and I felt very comfortable. The documents were professionally prepared, and the entire process was quick and efficient. read more

This firm was recommended by a friend and I am very pleased with their work. My attorney, Emily Hogan, was knowledgeable, organized, and a great communicator. She updated my complete estate package, including special needs trusts, living trusts, and all associated documents to switch my house, car, investments, etc. To the new trust. The "to do list" was especially helpful. The firm's employees were wonderful. I accidentally arrived for my appointment on the wrong day, and they graciously made it work, without causing me any embarrassment. This is the best firm I have dealt with, and I highly recommend them. read more

I used Teressa Hollis about seven years ago when I needed to help a neighbor who is being abused by his family. My friend received great advice and stop to be a Buse and recovered a five-figure sum that we were unaware he was entitled to. He lived many years very happily because of this firm. This firm is not cheap but as they say "you get what you pay for" For a few hundred dollars with an nitial interview you can find out what your rights are ... and sometimes you find out things you never knew, but don't try it without legal advice as I learn the "easy way" once I dialed their phone number. When may hear the name Fitzwater they notice ! Thank you Teressa... .. .. see ya Friday read more

An excellent Law firm. Extremely professional. Their guidance through the complicated process of estate planning demonstrated their skill and deep understanding of the many facets involved. We highly recommend them. Their office was extremely careful with with strong pandemic protocols that made us feel very safe. read more

A family member over a year ago experienced a severe mental reaction to a RX prescribed. The individual was put in a secured facility for mental patients. We lived in another state which made helping very difficult. We initially contacted a family law firm that specialized in this area. Not knowing what caused the problem at this time we sought a Guardianship to protect the family member. The firm recommended were very costly and achieved nothing. This firm's attitude was this is how the system works. We subsequently learned that a bad reaction to a RX likely caused the problem. Through a detailed web-based search, we found Fitzwater Law in Portland, OR. We worked with Theressa Hollis who was fantastic. She immediately understood our issues and provided a game plan. If you have a family member that may need a guardianship or conservatorship or related problems be sure to contact Fitzwater Law. Our family will never forget their help at a time we thought help may be impossible. read more

I called and spoke to Attorney Chris Ray - while he wasn't under any obligation to spend as much time as he did on the phone with me (54 mins by my count), he was incredibly helpful regarding my elderly parents and what the difference between guardianship and conservator would be. While I didn't like some of the answers I got, (who really does sometimes) he was honest and understanding of the issues my family was facing. If I need services, I'll obtain them from Mr. Ray. read more

Wes Fitzwater has been the best estate attorney that I have ever worked with. This is the third time I've been the personal representative of an estate and when my beloved best friend asked me to be hers, I strongly resisted because of the negative experiences I had previously. My concerns, however, were unfounded and that is due to Mr. Fitzwater. He has made this process smooth, drama free, and easy for me. I really don't know how I would have fulfilled her wishes without him. I am so grateful to her that she chose Mr. Fitzwater to set up her affairs and that, despite the financial challenges, Mr Fitzwater agreed to represent the estate. It has been a complicated one but not for me, because he has made it easy. In addition to his impressive understanding of the law and what the state of Oregon requires, his emotional intelligence in what happens after a loved one passes and how people can behave in unexpected ways is vast and supremely helpful. He takes it all in stride, understands the personal rep's challenges, and then provides the options and advice to make everything go smoothly and fairly. He's kind but he's also firm when needed, especially when it comes to representing the estate, protecting the wishes of the deceased, and protecting the personal rep from bad behaviour from the beneficiaries. And, if you've been through it before, you know what I mean. Thank you Mr. Fitzwater. You have made all the difference. read more

This firm was amazing in helping our family with Elder Abuse with our Mom. They listened to our story, they formed a plan and took all the correct steps to get to the finish line and make sure our Mom was protected from a predator. There whole team help us and answered all of our questions with the most respect. We couldn't have help our Mother without their help. We will be forever grateful and I would highly recommend this firm. read more

Fitzwater Law provided my family with excellent assistance in complicated estate planning. I highly recommend this firm.

We just can't say enough good about Melanie Marmion! She really knows what she's doing, and she's able to convey what's needed to those of us who don't have law degrees. She treated our disabled son with the utmost respect, and she spoke with him as the client--which he was--instead of speaking exclusively with us. She followed up on each detail along the way, so we felt like we were part of the process. After having worked with other attorneys, I can say that she's refreshingly unusual in her approach. We didn't feel any of the usual "I'm the authority" condescension that we've experienced before. You should definitely hire her! read more

Our experience with Fitzwater Law, specifically Theressa Hollis was exemplary. We had a family member in crisis last year who was living in a different state than us. Our initial law firm was not a good fit as they definitely were not experienced in the area of guardianship, resulting in an overly complicated and extremely expensive solution. We finally reached the point where we could no longer work with them, requiring a change of representation. After an extensive search, we contacted Theressa and boy, what a difference! She understood exactly what the situation was and offered such knowledgeable and competent advice that we had no qualms retaining her services. She has guided us through the process and we have been beyond blessed to have found her. Please consider her and her firm should you need legal expertise in a situation involving guardianship or conservatorship. We will never forget her steady hand guiding us through a truly terrifying time. read more