About

Theressa Hollis is a accomplice at Fitzwater Law with 22 years of revel in that specialize in criminal issues specific to the aged and their families, such as guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, probate estates, agree with administration, and property planning. Theressa Hollis is a committed legal professional based in Portland, Oregon, and a accomplice at Fitzwater Law wherein she has practiced for 22 years. Her focus is on criminal problems which might be precise to the aged and their families, together with guardianship and conservatorship court cases, probate estates, consider administration, and estate planning. One of her regions of know-how includes handling emergency ("temporary") guardianships and conservatorships, which she reveals mainly rewarding. Having acquired her J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1998, Theressa is committed to helping people navigate the prison system at some point of times of disaster. She takes pleasure in her reliability and thoroughness in her work, constantly aiming to demystify the felony system for her clients. With a history in psychology from Linfield College, Theressa has always had a ardour for helping those in need. She volunteers frequently at the Legal Aid Service’s Senior Law Project, providing pro bono legal assistance to seniors. Additionally, she stocks her knowledge by using coaching other attorneys approximately elder law and is a school speaker for the Oregon Law Institute and the Multnomah Bar Association. Theressa is currently serving as the Treasurer of the Executive Committee for the Elder Law Section of the Oregon State Bar. She is likewise the second one-time period President and founding board member of Guardian Partners, a non-earnings company dedicated to stopping abuse and neglect most of the elderly and disabled populations. In popularity of her volunteer provider, she become offered the Oregon State Bar President’s Public Service Award in 2017. As a member of diverse organizations, inclusive of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) and the Clackamas County Elder Abuse Coordinated Community Response Team, Theressa stays actively worried in her community. She is dedicated to using her expertise and abilties to make a superb impact and is devoted to advocating for the rights of the aged and disabled individuals.

Legal Issues

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law

• Guardianship/Conservatorship
• Trust Administration
• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of Lawyer

Certificates

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Fitzwater Law
  2000
• Associate Lawyer
  Scalf & O Halloran
  1998

Education

Associations

Costs

• Retaines and Rates
  We generally bill hourly but some estate planning is handled on a flat fee basis. Please contact me for more information.

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