$ 250-250 per hour
Donald G Rolfe
also known as Don
About Donald
Biography
I am a reformed litigator. While rewarding, litigation focuses on cleaning up messes due to poor planning. I knew there was a better way to practice law, and I find it much more rewarding. That better way is to serve my clients as an Estate Planning Attorney.
My role now is to help my client avoid the need of a litigator's services. Working with my personal and business clients I strive to anticpate and head off problems that far too often end up costing lots of money to deal with.
I Am An Estate Planning Attorney
I help families, Individuals and their loved ones avoid the burdens, pains and costs which often arise from poor planning or the failure to plan.
As an Estate Planning Attoreny I help to stop unintended consequences and family turmoil. My focus is helping people control and distribute their values and possessions in the way they want, to whom they want and when they want. I founded NWLP to provide personalized comprehensive Estate Planning to those who want to insure that their values, legacy and assets are preserved for the coming generations.
I work to not only help transfer their tangible assets, but also experiences, values, advice and history to loved ones. This is accomplished by building lasting relationships with my clients, not just selling them a set of documents. I believe the basis for a good lawyer-client relationship is understanding my client's goals, wishes and desires...the documents I create are the tools I use to make those wishes and desires real. I am proud to offer a number of personalized Estate Planning Services.
Personal:
When not serving my clients, I enjoy spending time with my amazing wife, Colleen, enjoying and exploring the beautiful Northwest. Colleen and I are Portland Natives. We have returned to PDX from Phoenix to be closer to our families and to start a family of our own. We enjoy gardening and eating the fruits of our labor.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 4 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 11 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 21 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Northwest Legal Planning, LLC
2350 Willamette Falls Drive, West Linn, OR, 97068
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Posted by Rosie | March 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Our meeting with Don on Estate Planning was very informative. He was able to provide us with options and solid advice on how to move forward. My Family and I highly recommend using Don expert services.
Posted by Jessica | March 23, 2020
Very straight talk!
Don is down to earth, knowledgable, and very helpful. After speaking with him I learned that I didn't need an attorney at the time and was very thankful for his honesty. I will definitely contact him in the future when I need further advice.
Posted by Tausha | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Manager
I would recommend Don Rolfe to anyone seeking estate planning that wants a professional, friendly and talented attorney in their corner. He is a smart and savvy and yet approachable and down to earth. He is someone you can count on to help with any estate planning need. You know that he genuinely has...
Posted by Michele | January 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Easy process!
We were referred to Don through our financial adviser. She actually gave us 3 names and after looking at websites we felt like Don's firm might be the most comfortable for us. I called and immediately had a response and from the first conversation knew we had made the right choice. He's personable...
Posted by Ron | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
We met with Donald as we had a lot of unanswered questions on how best to plan our future as my wife and I had just retired. We had not given a great deal of thought on the subject of estate planning as we spent the last 40 years trying to figure how and if we could even afford to retire at all. Don ...
Donald G Rolfe's Lawyer Endorsements
"Don is an amazing treasure trove of knowledge in Will, Trusts and Estate Planning. He will work hard and quickly for you and you really can't go wrong by working with him. I endorse and recommend him very highly."
"Whenever I have a question about estate planning Mr. Rolfe is the attorney I go to. However, beyond his expertise Mr. Rolfe has time and again demonstrated both integrity and professionalism. He is an excellent attorney."
"Don has demonstrated to me on many occasions how seriously he takes his responsibility to preserve and protect his client's best interests. I have no hesitation referring those in need of estate planning work to Don. He's a great guy."
"You know you trust a lawyer when you not only refer clients his way, but trust him with your own personal affairs. Don is professional and effective."
"Mr Rolfe and I consulted on a matter recently and I found him to be very perceptive. Some attorneys are easily overwhelmed when dealing with matters outside of their usual area of practice. Even worse, some attorneys pretend to be experts on everything, causing harm to the client. In my contact with Mr Rolfe, I found him to be totally focused on providing the best possible assistance to the client. Excellent attorneys are able to concentrate on the needs of the client and find a way to provide the best possible guidance to people in need. Mr Rolfe is a resourceful and client-devoted attorney. I will not hesitate to refer matters to Mr Rolfe whenever I have the opportunity to do so, for I know the client will receive the best of care."
"Don is one of the most caring and honest lawyers in the Valley. His approach to handling cases is also very creative, but ethical. He certainly goes the extra mile for his clients."
"Mr. Rolfe is an excellent and ethical attorney that I would not hessitate in recommending to any individual that I thought could use his services."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Attorney in North America by the Who's Who Directories, Top Attorneys of North America
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Northwest Legal Planning, LLC
2012 - 2015
Attorney, The Rolfe Law Firm, PLLC
2009 - 2012
Attorney, Rolfe Stafford, P.L.L.C.
2006 - 2009
Attorney, The Rolfe Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, United States Senate
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Cheifetz Iannitelli Marcolini, P.C.
2004 - 2004
Attorney, Bluff & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2014 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
Education
2004
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Oregon State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
How Oregon Families’ Estate Planning is Affected by the New President
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
Oregon Family Makes Difficult Decision Naming Guardians
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
Advance Directive Trumped By Oregon Law
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
Estate Plan Storage - Where Did They Put That?
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
Writing Your Own Deed Can Lead to Unintended Consequences
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
The Essential Legal Documents You Need For Incapacity Planning
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
A "Simple Will" Is Not Enough
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
3 Mistakes When Marrying Later in Life
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
Simple Will vs. Oregon Estate Plan
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
Who’s Going to Get It: Do You Really Know the Beneficiaries of Your Trust?
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
How Powers of Appointment Can Improve Your Trust
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
3 Powers to Consider Giving to a Trust Protector
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
The Wrong Successor Trustee Can Derail Your Final Wishes
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
How to Choose the Right Agent for Your Incapacity Plan
2016
Northwest Legal Planning Estate Planning Blog
5 Reasons a POD Account (Payable on Death) May be Wrong for You
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