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Holly Anne Gibbons

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Practice areas

OtherProbateGuardianshipWills and living willsTrusts
  1. Trusts: 30%

    8 years

  2. Wills and living wills: 20%

    8 years

  3. Guardianship: 20%

    8 years

  4. Probate: 20%

    8 years

  1. Estate planning: 10%

    8 years

Languages spoken

English

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P.O. Box 700
Waldport, OR, 97394

      Law Office of Holly Anne Gibbons, LLC

      P.O. Box 700
      Waldport, OR, 97394

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      ORActive200508/23/2012
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Cornelius Honor SocietyLewis & Clark Law School2005
      Noodle AwardPeter Nycum at Lewis & Clark Law School2004
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      OwnerLaw Office of Holly Anne Gibbons2008 - Present
      AssociateLaw Office of Eden Rose Brown2006 - 2008
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Sole & Small Firm Practioner's Section of the Oregon State BarMember2008 - Present
      Law Practice Management Section of the Oregon State BarMember2008 - Present
      WealthCounselN/A2007 - Present
      Estate Planning & Administration of the Oregon State BarMember2006 - Present
      Elder Law Section of the Oregon State BarMember2006 - Present
      Animal Law Section of the Oregon State BarAdvisory Board Member2006 - Present
      Lighthouse Farm SanctuaryExecutive Board Member2001 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      The Rabbit Advocate - InterviewPet Trusts: Including Rabbits In Your Estate Plan2012
      Animal Law ReviewIncorporating Animal Law into Private Practice2010
      Animal Law ReviewOrigins of Animal Law: Three Perspectives2004
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law SchoolJ.D.2005
      University of Northern ColoradoB.A.1999
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Board Meeting - Yachats Youth and Family Activities ProgramPlanned Giving2016
      Yachats Community Presbyterian ChurchCharitable Giving2012
      Willamette University College of LawPros and Cons of Solo Practice2012
      Willamette University College of LawDrafting Complex Pet Trusts2012
      Willamette University College of LawCreating a Successful Solo Practice by Caring about Your Clients2011
      Willamette University College of LawPet Trusts2011
      Lion's ClubEstate Planning in Our Community2010
      Estate Planning SeminarEstate Planning2010
      Estate Planning 101Estate Planning2010
      Chamber of CommerceEstate Planning in Our Community2010
      Estate Planning SeminarEstate Planning2008

      Reviews

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      Review Holly Gibbons

      HIghly recommended - Kind and professional

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      I am so fortunate to have Holly Anne here in the town where I live. In rewriting my Living Trust I have found her to be kind, patient, and professional. Holly is an attentive listener who gave me all the time that I needed to allay my concerns. Like her business card says she has provided me with peace of mind.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Highly recommend!

      Posted by

      I finally got around to doing what I'd been thinking about for the last several years: make a will, do a health care directive, and appoint a power of attorney. Holly was great and made the whole process so simple and comfortable. She is professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. We made it a family event, and we all felt good about what could have been a potentially depressing procedure.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Look no farther!

      Posted by

      Holly Gibbons has helped me with two wills, and she is in the process of helping me create a trust that will provide for a family member when I am gone. She is friendly, knowledgeable, flexible, and calm. She takes as much time and gives me as much information as I need to make these important decisions. Holly Gibbons is a kind, generous attorney. Meeting with Holly is always a pleasure.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      A lawyer you can feel at ease with.

      Posted by

      I have been involved with using Holly twice, The first time was doing a will for myself and husband. Holly was very good at explaining the pro's and cons of each step of the process. She explained everything so we could understand them. Because of the job she did for us we recommended her to a elderly friend of ours. Kind, patient, professional, informative, and helpful are only a few of the words that describe Holly. I would recommend her to everyone. And our friend would to. Also her secretary is top notch.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Rewrite of will and creation of a trust

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      Holly is not only knowledgeable and professional, she is a a delight! Working with her to redo my will and create a trust was truly a pleasure. She answered all my questions, made appropriate suggestions, and actually made, what I had viewed as a very unpleasant task that 'I had to do', both rewarding and, yes, fun. I am now at ease that my final wishes are clearly defined and that my family (heirs) will be able to celebrate all the good times that we've had together without the trauma sometimes experienced in probate. I would most definitely hire Holly again!
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      A caring, sensitive professional attorney.

      Posted by

      Eight years ago we had an wonderful estate review with Holly and procured great wills and durable power of attorneys. Recently, we reviewed the above and returned to have Holly do the revisions we wanted. Holly is a very professional, sensitive attorney who provided us with what we needed. She and her staff are first rate.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Revision of a trust

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      Holly was asked to make revisions to our present Trust. The intake meeting was comfortable and our questions were answered in a way that was understandable to the lay person. She offered some suggestions that we had not thought of and we agreed with. The appointment to pick up the finished revision was on the date set, and she went over each change in a timely manner. This was a positive experience.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      So helpful and kind. Handled my trust and revision very professionaly and in a timely matter. I feel very confident.

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      She did my original trust and is now revising my trust. A very kind, loving person, who only wants to help her clients and be there when we need her. So easy to talk to and I even get a hug. I highly recommend Holly to help you get peace of mind.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      A very special attorney

      Posted by

      This attorney went way above and beyond the call of duty to provide the services we needed. She was friendly, patient, honest, flexible, and non-judgmental, and spent plenty of time with us, never rushing us in any way even though we her payment was not based on hours. My only little complaint was that after our appointment when I sent messages to her, she rarely responded herself; I would hear from her assistant instead. That did make me wonder about authenticity, but maybe that's a small price to pay? In any case, she was excellent in all other ways and if she were to correct that one problem, I might then raise my review to "dream lawyer."
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
      Hired attorney

      Not enough superlatives!

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      After a year of losing my husband and father, it was clear that I needed to solidify my own final wishes and estate planning for my family. While I had given much consideration to how my final plans should be carried out, it became clear that these preferences should be in writing for everyone to understand. Holly not only made me feel comfortable about my specific requests, she clearly knew the process by which it should all be completed. Her professional demeanor along with her gentle and kind nature gave me the reassurance and determination to follow through on this most necessary part of life planning. She was able to clarify Oregon's health care directives while incorporating my specific wishes that were not included in those guidelines. There was no judgment or criticism of my requests, only assurances about the best method for carrying them out. She has given me the peace of mind I was searching for that my wishes will be executed. It is very important to me that my family be spared the agony of uncertainty during my final days. I feel my best gift to them is the ability to say good bye guilt free and to put all their efforts into remembering the fun times with a big smile and a hearty laugh! Holly made that happen for me -- what a relief!!!
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      Attorney endorsements

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      J Minor

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Eden Brown, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
      Relationship: Supervised lawyer

      Holly is a former associate of the Law Office of Eden Rose Brown. Our loss is the Coast's gain, as there are few estate planning attorneys on the Oregon Coast who can match Holly's integrity, work ethic, compassion, and expertise. I often refer clients to her with confidence, knowing she'll do a great job and that the clients will love their experience with her. I highly endorse Holly without reservation. (And I secretly wish she'd move back to the Valley...).

      Erin Zemper

      I endorse this lawyer. I've known Holly professionally for over 10 years. There's no one brighter or more dedicated in her area of law. Excellent advocate.

      Brian Wayson, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 16, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Gibbons as a neighbor, friend, fellow student and professional colleague for more than than years. Her compassion, concern, and dedication to helping others is exceeded only by her legal acumen and intelligent approach to resolving legal matters. I would not hesitate to refer any client of my own to Attorney Gibbons. I wholeheartedly and without reservation endorse Holly as an attorney, neighbor (the Oregon Coast is blessed to have her but we wish she would move back to the big city), and friend .

      James McVittie, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 24, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Holly for several years and I have found her to be a lawyer of integrity. Holly is also very personable and caring of others. I would highly recommend Holly.

      Jennifer Potter, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 14, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Holly has a knack for making difficult topics understandable, and making people feel comfortable. I thoroughly enjoy discussing issues with her; she is very knowledgeable about many facets of the law. Holly is a great resource for fellow lawyers, like myself, and I am happy to recommend her to anyone on the Oregon coast that is looking for an estate planning attorney.

      Sara Yen, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 6, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Estate Planning is the perfect practice area for Holly to work in. She is personable, friendly, caring, and very easy to talk to. And she trained in one of the top offices in the state, so she has a fantastic pool of knowledge to draw on.

      Karen Dawson, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 17, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      If you don't know Holly yet, you need to go meet her. She is warm, compassionate and funny. Add in her intellect and you have a first class attorney. I met Holly at a training seminar a few years ago and have kept in touch at quarterly meetings of the NW Wealth Counsel forum. Every time we meet again, I am impressed by Holly's enthusiasm, her support for fellow colleagues and her sage perspective.