For over 10 years, NW Legacy Law has guided high-net worth individuals through the development of their estate plans, protecting our clients' privacy, assets, and legacy. You worked hard for your success, and our Portland, OR advanced estate planning lawyer has the in-depth knowledge and experience to craft a personalized solution that aligns with your goals. From establishing trusts to minimizing taxes and organizing the succession of your business, our esteemed team of attorneys aims to bring confidence and clarity to end-of-life planning.
Advanced Estate Planning Portland, OR
If you have a complex portfolio of assets, significant wealth, and/or own a business, a simple will is not an efficient estate plan. Our Portland advanced estate planning attorney can guide you through the numerous options to protect and grow your wealth.
First, schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your goals and get matched with the right estate planning service. We take a personalized, client-centric approach, which means that we get to know you, your family, and your financial situation to craft a custom solution. Tools and strategies we may leverage for your advanced estate plan include:
- Tax reduction - We structure your estate to minimize taxation. This means more money goes to your heirs instead of the government.
- Asset protection - Our lawyer can assist with shielding assets from creditors and other liabilities. For example, a Family Limited Partnership can offer protection from lawsuits and divorce.
- Succession planning - Our goal is to make the succession of your legacy as streamlined and respectful as possible. These strategies include business transfers and options to avoid probate.
- Philanthropic guidelines - We can organize charitable giving to reduce your estate’s taxable value. Give back to organizations that are meaningful while simultaneously keeping as much wealth in your family as possible.
- Specialized provisions - Depending on the needs of you and your family members, we can set up special trusts that provide financial support and safeguard against the mismanagement of funds.
- Incapacity planning - In the event that you are unable to make decisions for yourself, it is essential to have financial and healthcare powers of attorney in place.
Our sophisticated and comprehensive estate planning services keep your family’s legacy out of the public eye. We understand how important privacy is. Going through probate exposes all of your assets, opening up your estate to potential disputes by individuals who believe they deserve to benefit. The more detailed your estate plan, the less likely it is for delays and expensive court proceedings that could keep funding tied up in red tape.
Why Experience Matters In Advanced Estate Planning
Estate planning isn’t a formality or checklist. Particularly for high-net-worth individuals, forward thinking is the only way to create generational wealth and a comfortable future for your loved ones. Online or DIY templates can’t accommodate unique situations or specific wishes. We believe your estate plan should reflect your goals, without compromise.
Founder and managing attorney Thomas Hackett is a notable legal professional, garnering recognition for his commitment to client advocacy and innovative estate planning solutions.
- Awards:
- Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019) - Honor awarded to fewer than 2.5% of attorneys
- Best in Business for Law Firms (2014–2019) - Vancouver Business Journal
- Best of Clark County for Lawyers (2015) - The Columbian
- Start-Up Business of the Year (2014) - Business Growth Awards
- Thought leadership:
- Featured by the Vancouver Business Journal as "Best in Business for Law Firms" for six consecutive years (2014–2019)
- Named Best of Clark County for Lawyers by The Columbian in 2015
- Recognized as Start-Up Business of the Year in 2014 by the Business Growth Awards
- Experience:
- Attorney Hackett brings more than 25 years of experience in estate law to every case.
- He founded NW Legacy Law in 2014 to better serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout Washington and Oregon.
Are you ready to discuss your estate planning goals with attorneys who understand your unique situation? Reach out to NW Legacy Law today to schedule a consultation with our Portland advanced estate planning attorney. We will inform you of our options, reviewing pros and cons and cost-benefit analyses to reach a solution that exceeds your expectations.

