Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Estate Planning & Business Law
Our law firm has served clients in Corvallis, Oregon for decades, combining collective expertise across estate planning, probate, business law, and tax matters. We employ a collaborative team approach, leveraging diverse legal experience to create tailored solutions for individuals, families, and organizations. Our attorneys stay current with evolving legal frameworks to provide actionable advice that minimizes tax burdens, protects assets, and ensures compliance.We prioritize client confidentiality while developing comprehensive estate plans, guiding nonprofits through regulatory requirements, and supporting businesses through transactions and succession planning. With a focus on practical strategies, we help clients navigate complex legal landscapes while maintaining personal service and community engagement through board memberships and local initiatives.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Business Formation
Nonprofit Compliance
Real Estate Transactions
Tax Planning
Trust Administration
Business Succession
Charitable Giving
Elder Law
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in Oregon estate and business law
- Our team approach develops customized legal strategies for complex needs
- We maintain deep expertise in evolving tax regulations and planning techniques
- Our attorneys serve on nonprofit boards and engage in community development
- We provide practical advice balancing legal rigor with cost-effectiveness
Services
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans addressing wills, trusts, and tax strategies. Our team develops durable powers of attorney and healthcare directives while considering blended families and intergenerational wealth transfer. We help clients minimize probate requirements through tailored documentation that reflects personal values and legacy goals.
Probate Administration
Our firm guides executors through probate court requirements and asset distribution. We handle creditor claims resolution, tax filings, and post-death planning adjustments while ensuring compliance with Oregon inheritance laws. Our team streamlines estate administration to reduce administrative burdens during transitional periods.
Nonprofit Representation
We assist tax-exempt organizations with formation, governance, and compliance matters. Our services include drafting governing documents, advising on mergers, and developing planned giving strategies. We support nonprofits through regulatory requirements while maintaining their community-focused missions and tax-exempt status.
Business Succession
Our attorneys develop continuity strategies for business owners through shareholder agreements and ownership transfers. We coordinate with financial advisors to create tax-efficient succession plans that protect company assets while ensuring smooth leadership transitions during sales or generational changes.
Real Estate Transactions
We handle commercial and residential real estate matters including purchases, leases, and 1031 exchanges. Our team structures joint ventures and partnership agreements while addressing zoning regulations and title issues. We provide integrated tax and estate planning considerations for property transactions.
People
Nadine R. Davison
Attorney
Nadine specializes in estate planning and trust administration with 30+ years of legal experience. She holds leadership roles in local financial institutions and previously worked as a commercial litigator. She earned her JD from George Washington University and B.S. in Finance from University of Virginia.
Marilyn Brasier
Attorney
Marilyn co-founded the firm in 2013 after practicing law for two decades. She focuses on estate planning and business law, combining legal expertise with community involvement. She previously served on multiple nonprofit boards and maintains active participation in local civic organizations.
Questions
What estate planning documents do I need?
We recommend wills, revocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to your specific family situation and asset structure.
How does probate work in Oregon?
Oregon probate involves court-supervised asset distribution and debt settlement. Our team streamlines this process through proper documentation and court filings while minimizing tax implications.
Can you help businesses with succession planning?
Yes, we create customized succession plans including buy-sell agreements, ownership transfers, and tax-efficient strategies to ensure business continuity during leadership changes.
Do you represent nonprofit organizations?
We provide comprehensive legal support for nonprofits including formation, governance compliance, and planned giving strategies to maintain tax-exempt status and operational effectiveness.
What real estate services do you offer?
Our services cover property purchases, leases, joint ventures, and 1031 exchanges with integrated tax and estate planning considerations for residential and commercial transactions.
