About

Theressa Hollis is a partner at Fitzwater Law with 22 years of experience specializing in legal issues unique to the elderly and their families, including guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, probate estates, trust administration, and estate planning. Theressa Hollis is a dedicated lawyer based in Portland, Oregon, and a partner at Fitzwater Law where she has practiced for 22 years. Her focus is on legal issues that are specific to the elderly and their families, such as guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, probate estates, trust administration, and estate planning. One of her areas of expertise includes handling emergency ("temporary") guardianships and conservatorships, which she finds particularly rewarding. Having obtained her J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1998, Theressa is committed to helping individuals navigate the legal system during times of crisis. She takes pride in her reliability and thoroughness in her work, always aiming to demystify the legal process for her clients. With a background in psychology from Linfield College, Theressa has always had a passion for assisting those in need. She volunteers regularly at the Legal Aid Service’s Senior Law Project, offering pro bono legal assistance to seniors. Additionally, she shares her knowledge by teaching other attorneys about elder law and is a faculty 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 also the second-term President and founding board member of Guardian Partners, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing abuse and neglect among the elderly and disabled populations. In recognition of her volunteer service, she was awarded the Oregon State Bar President’s Public Service Award in 2017. As a member of various organizations, including Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) and the Clackamas County Elder Abuse Coordinated Community Response Team, Theressa remains actively involved in her community. She is dedicated to using her knowledge and skills to make a positive impact and is committed to advocating for the rights of the elderly 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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