Michael John Turner

Michael John Turner

also known as Michael J. Turner

4.5
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Guardianship

521 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 45%

Estate planning is the process of selecting representatives and beneficiaries. I help clients document those choices in their wills and trusts and coordinate with clients' other trusted advisors.

16 years

45%
Probate 25%

"Probate" is the court-supervised settlement of an estate. I advise executors about their duties under Oregon law and estate beneficiaries about protecting their interests.

16 years

25%
Trusts 20%

A "trust" is a set of rules imposed over property. I draft those rules, advise trustees on how to follow the rules, and ensure beneficiaries' rights under the rules are honored.

16 years

20%
Guardianship 10%

A guardian may be needed when someone is unable to protect their own well being. I advise families about the appointment process and reporting obligations for guardians and conservators (financial guardians).

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 240-240 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 16 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael John Turner

521 SW Clay Street, Portland, OR, 97201

Law Offices of Michael John Turner

5200 Meadows Road, Suite 150, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035

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Michael John Turner's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by d | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Didn't seem to care about my case

Seemed knowledgeable on initial consult, so I hired him. However, he didn't return my email for 5 weeks, so I had to hire a different lawyer.

Posted by Rebecca | November 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Pleasure to work with. Will hire again for future legal needs.

My father had hired Michael to create his will a few years ago. After my father's passing and it was time to consider legal assistance to navigate the estate process, I felt confident in continuing to work with Michael. He was very considerate and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Anytime ...I had a question, he was very prompt in his responses. We primarily communicated via email and that worked really well with my personal and work schedules. However, if needed he always offered to discuss matters by phone. With Covid-19 and being long distance, all in all, it went very well in my opinion. This was my first time as a Personal Representative of an Estate and I feel fortunate that I had Michael to assist me. He was very professional and personable. For future services, I will definitely be contacting Michael and would recommend him to anyone else that needs legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael Turner - Highly Recommend

Our standards are extremely high and after interviewing several estate attorneys we just weren't comfortable until Michael was suggested to us. He was willing to take our existing knowledge and offer advice that was perfect for our situation. He took the time to explain, educate, and answer all of ...our questions and concerns impeccably. It's unusual and refreshing to work with someone like Michael with such personal matters. We were relieved to finally have someone we trust update and implement our estate plan.

Posted by Earl | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Earl Stuart owner of E & J Stuart Enterprises LLC

Since first being introduced to Michael at BNI, I made the decision that I wanted Michael Turner to be our "Business Attorney and Estate Planning Representative". His work ethics are beyond reproach! When it comes to Contracts for Leases and advice on rentals, Michael makes sure that the I's are do...ted and the T's crossed.

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hard Worker

I became acquainted (and hired) Michael back in 2014 and I have been working with him ever since. I will continue our relationship for as long as I may need his expertise. Michael is very dedicated and works hard for his clients. He listens well and has a very organized way of working on and solvi...ng problems. I highly recommend Michael for assistance in his field.

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Michael John Turner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Oliver O'Brien

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work in divorce. As you can imagine, many divorces result in the need for people to revisit their estate planning. It speaks volumes of Michael's work that I recommend him to all of my clients."

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Alex Sollars

Guardianship lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow attorney working on guardianship and trusteeship, I have consulted Michael for his opinion on guardianship matters, and his advice has always been spot on. Michael has the steady demeanor and the precise knowledge necessary to give wise advice on probate matters large and small."

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William Ball

Trusts lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Michael is a trusts and estates wizard. Highly capable and dedicated to his clients."

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Jonathan Corey

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a great lawyer and a great person. I highly recommend his services - very knowledgeable, experienced and savvy. He works hard to protect the interests of his client. I would not hesitate to refer clients to Michael for all of their estate planning needs."

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Yunus Paisner

Business lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Turner is very detail oriented and did an excellent job on a project we worked on together. At the same time he is down to earth and easy to work with. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Shareholder, Larix Legal Counsel P.C.

2019 - 2021

Of Counsel, Corey Law Group

2011 - 2019

Owner, Michael J. Turner, Attorney at Law

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Dean C. Werst

Associations

2018 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Legal Heritage Interest Group Committee

Secretary

2015 - 2017

Oregon State Bar, Quality of Life Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re GWD Trust

Irrevocable trust modified

In re REK Estate

Insolvent estate fully settled

BDH et al. v. Trustee of RDH Trust

Trust defense successful

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Education

2009

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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