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Biography
My legal practice focuses on estate planning (including special needs planning), probate and trust administration, elder law and general business.
I served on the legislative work group to prepare the Advance Directive legislation that went into effect in 2018 and am the current chair of the Advance Directive Adoption Committee that is tasked with revising the form.
Prior to attending law school, I served as an Associate Dean at Centralia College. As such, I directed library operations and coordinated distance and online education.
Stephanie enjoys traveling and spent one year of college studying in Sagunto, Spain, and another studying in Paris, France. Her hobbies include reading and gardening. She belongs to two book groups through the Lake Oswego Branch of AAUW.
Helping you navigate the complex legal world with experience, compassion and expertise.
Advising businesses from inception to succession.
Helping your family plan for and deal with the legal consequences of aging.
Tailoring an estate plan to each client's unique circumstances.
Helping to ease your burden during one of the worst times of your life.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
Business
20%
Elder Law
20%
Probate
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Oregon for 16 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
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Posted by Vicki | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent attorney
I have worked with Stephanie for several years as my attorney. I was very pleased with her attention to details in writing my trust and handling real estate matters. She is professional and takes an interest in her client’s wellbeing and needs.
Posted by Ruth | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Experienced, Sympathetic
Stephanie helped my husband and I with our estate plan. She made sure everything was just as we wished. After my husband died, she walked me step-by-step through the transfer of assets to my trust and other necessary actions. She was sensitive to how stressful that time was for me and didn’t mind r...
Stephanie Carter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Stephanie Carter is one of the smartest lawyers I have worked with. She is passionate about the law and about helping clients solve and prevent problems. I recommend her without reservation."
Michael Rose
Estate planning lawyer
Barbara Smythe
Unknown lawyer
Experience
Honors
2000
Exceptional Faculty Award, Centralia College
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Hilary Carter Law
2019 - 2019
Attorney, Law Office of Jerold W. Hilary, LLC
2011 - 2019
Fiduciary, Pegasus Fiduciary Services, LLC
2009 - 2019
Attorney, Draneas & Huglin, P.C.
Associations
2020 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2020 - Present
Washington County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Advance Directive Adoption CommitteeChair
2018 - Present
Clackamas County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Academy of Special Needs PlannersMember
2010 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2009 - Present
AAUWFormer President
Sample of Legal Cases
Probate Estate for Wrongful Death Beneficiary
Probate opened; settlement and its apportionment approved.
Trust for Adult Child with Special Needs
Trust Established
Education
2018
Portland State University
Graduate Certificate, Taxation
2009
Willamette University College of Law
Juris Doctor
2003
Evergreen State College
MPA
1990
University of Washington -Seattle
ML
1988
Walla Walla College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Elder Law 2018: Preparing for the Future
Advance Directive Health Care Update
2016
Farm and Ranch Succession Planning
Dividing a Farm or Ranch Estate Among Members of the Next Generation
Publications
2018
Oregon State Bar
"Administration Procedures (Ch. 6)," Administering Trusts in Oregon
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides