Estate Planning Lawyer Serving Roseburg, Oregon

Your Trusted Guide to Securing Your Legacy
The Local Advocate

A Trusted Partner for Roseburg and Douglas County Families

I’m Holli K. Houston, and I’m proud to serve families throughout Roseburg and Douglas County with my estate planning and elder law services.

While my office is located in Eugene, I regularly work with clients from Roseburg and the surrounding communities. Douglas County families deserve the same access to compassionate, personalized legal services as anyone else, and I’m committed to making that happen. Whether we meet by phone, video, or in person, I bring the same level of dedication and care to every client.

My Services

How I Support Douglas County Families Plan with Confidence

Trusts

Create a customized plan to protect your assets, provide for your family, and avoid the stress of probate.

Wills

Clearly state your wishes and provide for the people and causes you care about.
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Special Needs Trusts

Provide long-term financial support for a disabled loved one without jeopardizing their essential government benefits.

Probate

Compassionate guidance to navigate the legal process after a loss, allowing your family the space to grieve and heal.

Guardianship & Conservatorship

Secure court-approved legal protection for a loved one who can no longer manage their own well-being and/or finances.

Powers of Attorney

Appoint someone you trust to handle your affairs if you can't, so your life doesn't come to a standstill in an emergency.

Advanced Healthcare Directives

Declare your medical wishes and appoint a healthcare representative, giving you and your family peace of mind.
Local Expertise

Why Local Experience Matters

  • Knowledge of Oregon Courts & Law

    I understand Oregon probate law and the procedures that apply to Douglas County estate matters. I help make sure the process goes smoothly with fewer surprises.

  • Accessible & Personalized Service

    Distance should never be a barrier to quality legal services. I offer phone and video consultations for Roseburg-area clients, and I'm happy to arrange in-person meetings when needed. From initial consultations to design meetings to signings, I am personally involved in each step, and when appropriate, I also involve my assistant, Emily, who most clients will get to know to some degree throughout our relationship and is an absolutely lovely human being.

  • Committed to Rural Oregon

    I grew up in rural Oregon, in the McKenzie River valley, near Finn Rock/McKenzie Bridge, and I believe every community deserves access to skilled legal counsel. Roseburg and Douglas County families shouldn't have to travel hours or settle for less. I'm here to serve you with the same care and attention I provide to clients in my own backyard.
FAQs

Common Questions

Probate is handled through Douglas County Circuit Court. It involves validating the will (if there is one), identifying and paying debts, and distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries. Smaller estates may qualify for a more streamlined process called a Simple Estate Affidavit.

A Special Needs Trust lets you provide for your disabled child (even if that child is an adult) without affecting their government benefits. I can also help with guardianship or conservatorship if needed.

No. Most of my Roseburg clients work with me by phone or video for the majority of the work we do, and then I will travel to you for the document signing.

Most people need a trust and/or will, a general durable power of attorney, and an advance healthcare directive. I’ll help you figure out exactly what’s right for your situation.

A will only takes effect after you pass away and, generally, still requires a person’s estate to go through the probate process. A trust is effective immediately so that it can help protect you during your lifetime if you become incapacitated, and if properly funded, can avoid probate entirely.

Oregon law decides who gets your assets, which may not align with your wishes or values. It can also make things harder and more expensive for your family.

With me, depending on scheduling, the process usually takes 4-6 weeks from start to finish (although in an emergency, I have been able to get will-based plans done in a couple of hours and trust-based plans done in a matter of a few days). It involves an initial consultation to determine what kind of overall plan best suits your needs (a will or a trust-based plan). From there, I will ask you to provide me some general information about your assets and the people who are important in your life. Once I get that information from you, we will have a design meeting in which I ask you a bunch of questions to make sure I understand your unique desires and goals, and then I can set about drafting the documents to implement the plan we have designed together. We can then schedule a signing meeting.

The Takeaway

Take the First Step to Your Estate Planning

I have an office in downtown Eugene, but I proudly serve clients throughout Douglas County, including Roseburg, Sutherlin, Myrtle Creek, Winston, Oakland, and surrounding communities. I offer phone and video appointments to make the process as convenient as possible. When it comes time to sign documents, I will come to you.

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Let me guide you through the process with compassion and expertise for your peace of mind.

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