Do I need a will if I have a trust?

Yes. Even with a living trust, you need a pour-over will to capture any assets that weren't transferred into your trust during your lifetime. Without one, those assets pass through Oregon's intestacy laws rather than according to your wishes.

What is the difference between a will and a living trust?

A will takes effect at death and must go through probate before assets are distributed. A living trust takes effect immediately, avoids probate, and allows for faster, private transfer of assets to your beneficiaries. Trusts also provide better protection for blended families and beneficiaries who are minors or have special needs.

How much does estate planning cost in Oregon?

Track Town Law offers flat-fee estate planning services in Oregon and Idaho. Fees vary based on the complexity of your plan — whether you need a simple will package, a full revocable living trust plan, or a more complex plan involving Medicaid planning or special needs considerations. Consultations are free.

Do I need an LLC for my small business in Oregon?

Most small business owners in Oregon benefit from forming an LLC. It separates your personal assets from business liabilities, can provide tax flexibility, and signals credibility to clients and vendors. The key is not just forming the LLC but setting it up correctly with an operating agreement, a dedicated bank account, and an EIN.

What does Medicaid planning involve?

Medicaid planning involves structuring your assets and income to qualify for Oregon Medicaid long-term care benefits while protecting as much of your estate as possible. This may involve Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts, spousal protection strategies, and coordinating with VA benefits if applicable. Planning works best when started at least five years before care is needed.

Can I work with Track Town Law if I don't live in Eugene?

Yes. Track Town Law is a fully virtual firm serving clients throughout Oregon and Idaho. All meetings are conducted by video or phone, and documents are signed electronically. You never need to come to an office.

What is Oregon's estate tax threshold?

Oregon imposes its own estate tax with a threshold of $1 million — significantly lower than the federal exemption of $15 million. This means many Oregon families who wouldn't owe federal estate tax may still owe Oregon estate tax. Proper planning with trusts and other strategies can reduce or eliminate this exposure.

How do I get started with Track Town Law?

Start with a free consultation. You can book online at tracktownlaw.com/book-now. Consultations are conducted by video or phone and typically last 30 to 45 minutes. There is no obligation and no charge for the initial meeting.

Flat-Fee Legal Pricing | Estate & Business Law | Track Town Law

Track Town Law · Flat-Fee Pricing

Know your cost before you commit

Most services are a single flat fee, delivered virtually across Oregon and Idaho. Start with what you're here for.

For individuals & families

Plan your estate

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and Medicaid planning — matched to your situation, not oversold.

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For business owners

Protect your business

LLC formation, operating agreements, contracts, and succession planning for Oregon and Idaho entrepreneurs.

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The most expensive plan is no plan

9–12 months A typical Oregon probate ties up your family's inheritance in court process, filings, and waiting.

3–7% Probate costs — court fees, personal representative fees, and attorney fees — routinely consume a meaningful share of a modest estate.

$0 say Without a will, Oregon's intestacy statutes decide who inherits — regardless of what you would have wanted.

Which estate plan fits?

Three plans, honestly compared. Every one of them includes your powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and HIPAA authorization at no extra charge — documents that would cost $800–$1,600 on their own.

Will Plan

Direct your wishes

Your home

Passes under your will — through probate.

If you're incapacitated

Powers of attorney let someone you trust act for you.

Probate

Yes — your estate goes through Oregon probate.

Right for you if: probate isn't a concern, your estate is simple, and you mainly need your wishes directed clearly.

Look elsewhere if: you own a home you want kept out of probate — see the Essentials Plan.

With testamentary trust planning (for minor or disabled children)+$500–600

Individual$1,600

Couple$2,000

Most complete without a trust

Essentials Plan

The house, the paperwork, the what-ifs

Your home

A recorded transfer-on-death deed passes it directly — no probate.

If you're incapacitated

Powers of attorney let someone you trust act for you.

Probate

Your home avoids it entirely; accounts pass by beneficiary designation; the will catches the rest.

Right for you if: you own one home, your accounts can pass by beneficiary designation, and your wishes are straightforward.

Look elsewhere if: you have multiple properties, a blended family, or want staggered distributions — that's a trust.

Individual$2,000

Couple$2,400

Revocable Trust Plan

Everything out of probate

Your home

Held in trust — along with everything else you fund into it.

If you're incapacitated

Your successor trustee manages trust assets seamlessly — no court involvement.

Probate

Avoided entirely for everything in the trust — plus control over how and when beneficiaries receive.

Right for you if: you have multiple properties, minor or special-needs beneficiaries, a blended family, or want distributions staggered over time.

Look elsewhere if: your estate is simple — you may be paying for structure you don't need.

Tier 1 · Under $850K in assets$3,000 / $4,000

Tier 2 · $850K–$2M$4,500 / $5,500

Tier 3 · Over $2M$6,000 / $7,000

Individual$3,000+

Couple$4,000+

Every plan includes General Durable POA Healthcare POA HIPAA Authorization Advance Directive Trust plans also include pour-over wills, funding guidance and follow-through, beneficiary designation coordination, one recorded deed (filing fee included), and full signing support. "Total assets" includes retirement accounts, investment accounts, POD accounts, and life insurance. Near a tier boundary? We'll talk it through before you pay anything.

Why Tier 3 begins over $2,000,000: Oregon's estate tax threshold is $1,000,000 per person. For married couples, credit shelter trust planning can preserve both spouses' Oregon exemptions — effectively shielding up to $2,000,000. Beyond that, reducing Oregon estate tax requires additional, customized planning, which is why Tier 3 begins there. Track Town Law does not handle federally taxable estates (over $15,000,000 per person under current law); those call for counsel focused on federal estate tax planning.

Medicaid & benefits planning

Rule-driven tools where the details matter. The goal isn't just a signed document — it's a setup that works cleanly, with fewer avoidable problems.

Service	Flat fee
Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) Advance planning trust. Implementation details matter. A MAPT is a Medicaid compliance strategy, not just a document. It must satisfy Oregon's five-year look-back period, trustee restrictions, grantor retention limits, and coordinate with existing assets. A drafting error or wrong funding sequence can disqualify the client from Medicaid entirely. The price reflects the precision required.	$6,000
Income Cap Trust (Miller Trust or QIT) Drafting-focused engagement with practical setup guidance.	$1,500
Special Needs Trust (Third-Party) Funded by someone other than the beneficiary.	$2,750

Business law packages

Every LLC formation package is a complete foundation — not just a state filing. All packages include:

Articles of Organization filed with the OR or ID Secretary of State
Custom operating agreement for your ownership structure
EIN obtained from the IRS
Registered agent guidance for the first year
Organizational minutes or member consent
Next-step guidance on bank accounts, tax elections, and compliance

Service	Flat fee
LLC Formation (One Member)	$1,500
LLC Formation (Two Members)	$2,000
LLC Formation (Three Members)	$2,500

Why pricing increases with members: Each additional member requires a more complex operating agreement — ownership percentages, voting rights, profit distribution, and exit terms all require more customization. The price reflects the work, not just the headcount.

Need more than formation? Contracts, buy-sell agreements, operating agreement reviews, succession planning, and hourly consulting are billed at $350 per hour. Book a free consultation to scope your project before any work begins.

Individual documents & hourly

Service	Fee
Hourly rate for non-packaged services	$350per hour
Deed Drafting and Recording (filing fee included)	$500
General Power of Attorney (standalone)	$500
Healthcare Power of Attorney (standalone) Includes HIPAA Authorization and Oregon Advance Directive.	$500
Power of Attorney Bundle (General + Healthcare)	$800

Not sure which plan fits?

That's exactly what the consultation is for. Most clients leave knowing which plan fits and what it costs — and I'll tell you honestly which one serves you, even when it's the less expensive one.

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