Practice
Melinda’s practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, general business, and real property.
Melinda has been assisting individuals, families, and businesses for over 20 years. She brings to our team extensive experience working with clients on a variety of matters including estate planning, estate administration, general business, and real property. Melinda comes alongside her clients during what often are difficult circumstances to advise regarding the law and provide support and practical guidance.
When Melinda is not at the office, she can be found at the pool or out enjoying Oregon’s beautiful outdoors with her dogs.
Professional and Community Service
- Frequent speaker on estate planning topics
- Current President, Willamette Valley Estate Planning Council
- Past Board Member, Christian Legal Society
- Member, Marion County Bar Association
- Oregon State Bar – member of estate planning and administration section
- Certified starter and stroke & turn official, USA Swimming.
- Law Clerk, United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Hon. Donald S. Russell
Publications
- Author, Advising Oregon Estates, Chapter 4, “Intestate Succession, Wills, and Community Property”
- Oregon’s New Advance Directive Statute
- WHO GETS GRANDMA’S ASHES?
- COVID-19 Prompts IRS to Delay Tax Payment Deadline