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Ryan Wesley Collier
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Biography
Ryan’s practice emphasizes advising clients on estate planning, disability planning, contested case probate and trust administration, and real estate and business issues. His clients seek to minimize potential estate taxes and pass on the maximum value of their estates to their children and grandchildren.
Confidential and experienced advice on Wills, Trusts, and Probate. Free consultations with offices in Salem and Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Our team is dedicated to helping you and your family through each of life's transitions - from planning to implementation and administration.
Collier Law administers probate estates in all 36 Oregon counties. We are experienced, efficient and responsive.
Collier Law is experienced in all aspects of trust law from simple trusts to complex advanced tax planning strategies.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
30 years | 2,500 cases
Probate
30%
30 years | 400 cases
Trusts
20%
30 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 135-475 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 27 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 28 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ryan Wesley Collier
1020 Liberty St SE, PO Box 2810, Salem, OR, 97308-2810
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Posted by G. Ann | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledge and Professional
Ryan Collier listened to our concerns about a previously established Revokable Family Trust. We discovered that many things had changed and it needed to be updated. With his knowledge of estate planning, law changes, and great skill we now have and excellently amended family trust. It is well org...
Posted by Barb H. | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Experience
My husband and I put off making a will/trust for far too long. My husband did an internet search and we found Collier Law. We contacted Ryan's office and it has been the best decision that we have ever made. Ryan and his staff are extremely professional yet very personable. They make you feel at ...
Posted by Jerry | September 08, 2015 | Estate Planning
A First Class Job
Ryan helped me with a family revocable trust, will and power of attorney. When you have never done anything like that before it can be intimidating. Ryan took the time to explain every aspect of the process and made it easy for me to understand. Timely, professional and friendly are the words I wo...
Posted by Vicki | December 23, 2014 | Probate
Probate, not a nightmare with Collier Law!
I had a 5 star experience with the team at Collier Law. Couldn't have been happier or more impressed with the professional, ethical, and compassionate treatment I received. I needing to file Probate for my Aunt who passed with only a simple will. They were patient with me and explained every step ...
Posted by Annette | December 03, 2014 | Estate Planning
Excellent Service
I was in need of an attorney, I was new to the Salem area and Ryan was recommended to me by an employee of mine from work. I made an appointment to see Ryan... WOW I was overwhelmed at his professional manner and his staff totally ROCKS! They were warm and welcoming! Trusts and writing your will ...
Ryan Wesley Collier's Lawyer Endorsements
"This attorney provides consistently helpful answers and would be a good resource for the community in the event they need a lawyer in this field."
"I have been fortunate to work with Ryan on various estate planning and administration cases over the past few years. Ryan is dedicated to his clients and community and handles every case with a high degree of care."
"Last year, a good friend and client contacting me about her father's recent death.Since he was a resident of Oregon, and I'm licensed in SC, I needed to find a probate lawyer for her. I found Ryan here and AVVO, and he contacted me back right away. He explained Oregon probate and procedure to me quickly and easily and answered any questions my client had. He and his office were professional, expert, efficient, diligent and timely. The probate process went smoothly and I was able to minimize fees to my client. I would recommend him without reserve. He was a pleasure to work with and very friendly and collegial."
"Ryan Collier is an excellent advocate and has a superb reputation in the legal community. I have been an opposing counsel on several matters with Mr. Collier. I fully endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Ryan for a number of years in the Salem legal community. He is a knowledgeable advocate for his clients, who genuinely cares for his clients needs. I highly recommend him as a capable estate planning attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Collier and I practice in similar areas, and I find his contributions to the profession to be stellar."
"Ryan is an excellent attorney. He is bright and very knowledgeable. I would have no hesitation recommending him to someone looking for a lawyer that handles estate planning and probate matters. In fact, when it came time to do my own estate planning, my wife and I chose Ryan. I routinely refer my own clients to him."
"Ryan Collier is an outstanding attorney. He is smart, compassionate and provides practical and value-based solutions to problems. I regularly refer clients to him to handle their probate and estate planning because I know they will be in great hands."
"Ryan is professional, efficient, flexible and responsive. He addresses issues with clarity."
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Experience
Honors
2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
20 Under 40 Community Leader, Statesman Journal Media
2010
Outstanding Young Professional, Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Carson Award for Service to the Bar, Marion County Bar Association
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Collier Law
2000 - 2008
Partner, Clark Lindauer Fetherston Edmonds Lippold & Collier, LLP
1998 - 2000
Associate, Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC
Associations
2000 - Present
Marion County Bar AssociationPast President
Sample of Legal Cases
Wingett vs. Silbernagel, et al.
$1.7 million
Education
1997
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Puget Sound
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Lecture Series
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
2013
Lecture Series
Nuts & Bolts of Estate Settlement
2012
Lecture Series
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
2011
Lecture Series
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
2010
Lecture Series
Faith Based Estate Planning
Publications
2013
MaPs Credit Union Private Client Group
What the New Tax Law Means to You - The Taxpayor Relief Act of 2012
2011
Trust and Estate Newsletter
Is it Time to Update my Estate Plan
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
A life estate interest in property was bequeathed to me, what objectives would i state in petition to authorize the sell of real
28 May 2019
Q&A
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A LIMITED JUDGMENT in Probate??
08 Jan 2014
Q&A
Filling a Small Estate affidavit with Jackson County Oregon. When will I receive my notarized copy to take to the banks?
07 Dec 2013