Collier Law

09/01/2026

Passing wealth from one generation to the next sounds straightforward, until it isn’t. Blended families, tax concerns, business interests, and long-term care needs can complicate even the most carefully made plans. That is why working with a Will and Living Trust attorney becomes essential when structuring estate planning documents.

Planning for multiple generations also means thinking beyond immediate heirs. It involves anticipating how assets will support children, grandchildren, and even future family members. Questions about fairness, timing, and financial responsibility naturally arise.

When putting together an estate plan, it is essential to think about all sorts of possibilities. At Collier Law, our attorneys help clients structure thoughtful plans that allow maximum flexibility, minimize taxes, control the timing of gifts, and create legacies.

Read our most recent blog on establishing an Estate plan suited for your legacy.

https://collier-law.com/blog/establishing-an-estate-plan-suited-for-your-legacy/

08/28/2026

At Collier Law, community service is more than a value we list on our website. It is part of how we live out our work every day. Recently, attorneys Ryan Collier and Jenna Green had the privilege of hosting a seminar and open conversation at the Union Gospel Mission of Salem headquarters. They met with the UGM community to talk about something close to our hearts: how estate planning can help anyone create a lasting legacy that gives back, both during their lifetime and long after they are gone.

If you are looking for an estate planning attorney in Salem, OR, that your family can turn to for guidance on asset protection and understanding family law, then contact Collier Law, your legal experts, today.

We were honored to be joined by UGM’s Community Outreach Director Mark Hunter and Executive Director Craig Smith. Their presence underscored the deepening partnership between our firm and this vital Salem ministry that has served men, women, and children facing homelessness for more than 70 years.

Union Gospel Mission of Salem meets immediate needs with nourishing meals and safe shelter, then walks alongside people toward recovery, employment, stable housing, and restored dignity. Their mission is rooted in hope and practical care for our neighbors right here in Marion County and the Willamette Valley. Spending time with their community reminded us why local partnerships matter.

Read our most recent blog on creating a legacy of generosity.

https://collier-law.com/blog/creating-a-legacy-of-generosity-our-estate-planning-conversation-with-union-gospel-mission-of-salem/

08/11/2026

Passing wealth from one generation to the next sounds straightforward, until it isn’t. Blended families, tax exposure, business interests, and long-term care needs can complicate even the most carefully intended plans. That’s why working with a will and trust attorney becomes essential when structuring estate instruments that go beyond a basic last will.

Planning for multiple generations also means thinking beyond immediate heirs. It involves anticipating how assets will support children, grandchildren, and even future family members who aren’t here yet. Questions about fairness, timing, and financial responsibility naturally arise.

A will and trust attorney structures estate plans using trusts, wills, and tax strategies to control distribution timing, protect assets, and minimize estate tax exposure. Multi-generational planning ensures wealth transfers efficiently while maintaining flexibility, legal compliance, and long-term financial stability for beneficiaries.

Read our most recent blog on how a will and trust attorney structures estate instruments to address multi-generational asset distribution and tax efficiency.

https://collier-law.com/blog/how-does-a-will-and-trust-attorney-structure-estate-instruments-to-address-multi-generational-asset-distribution-and-tax-efficiency/

08/10/2026

It often starts quietly. Missed bills. Confusion during medical appointments. A once-independent loved one is struggling to manage daily life. Families begin asking difficult questions: Who should make financial decisions? Who can consent to medical treatment? And how do courts determine when someone truly needs help? That’s where guardianship and conservatorship become essential, offering a structured legal process to protect an incapacitated person while preserving their dignity.

At Collier Law, families are guided through this complex process with clarity and care. Many begin by reviewing the firm’s guardianship and conservatorship to understand how capacity assessments and court oversight work together.

Guardianship and conservatorship rely on capacity assessments and court oversight to ensure only the necessary authority is granted. Courts evaluate medical evidence, appoint investigators, and monitor decisions over time, balancing legal protection with individual rights for long-term decision-making authority under Oregon law.

Read our most recent blog on how guardianship and conservatorship navigate capacity assessments and court oversight for long-term decision-making authority.

https://collier-law.com/blog/how-does-guardianship-and-conservatorship-navigate-capacity-assessments-and-court-oversight-for-long-term-decision-making-authority/

07/23/2026

Our winery owner clients will tell you that having a plan in place is key, and we have a passion for planning. Our office represents business owners across a range of industries, but working with winery owners is a unique pleasure. Here are four tools we have incorporated into the estate plans of our winery owners that any business owner or family should consider.

Looking for an experienced estate planning attorney? Contact Collier Law today to help protect your winery, your family, and your legacy.

Read our most recent blog on 4 ways to protect your vineyard family and business legacy.

https://collier-law.com/blog/winery-estate-planning-4-ways-to-protect-your-vineyard-family-and-business-legacy/

06/29/2026

Another happy customer with attorney Althea Ender!

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

Sometimes Ryan's clients take him fishing on the Rouge River. This was a 20lb spring Chinook.🎣 Nice catch Ryan!😎

06/10/2026

Our Collier Law Team enjoyed making new creations together . This is a yearly tradition for us that we look forward to every time. This year we also added a gender reveal to the occasion. Congratulations to Dani and her baby boy on the way!

05/28/2026

Ryan Collier is officially a new member of the Salem Police Foundation, specifically committed to the Wills for Heroes program. Thank you Ryan for your generosity and supporting first responders in our community!