Christie L. Martin grew up in Miami, Florida. She entered the U.S. Air Force directly out of high school, serving as a jet engine mechanic domestically and in Japan before leaving military service to work in the civilian aviation industry.
Christie focuses her practice on elder law and estate planning. Specifically, Christie has extensive experience in guardianships, conservatorships, probate, wills and trusts. Her clients consist primarily of individuals but she also represents hospitals and nursing and memory care facilities. She believes that elder law and estate planning are critically important, particularly as our nation's population ages. Her approach is simple: Focus on the individual. She meets clients wherever they feel most comfortable, including at their homes.
Christie also serves as a probate guardian ad litem and settlement guardian ad litem.
Christie enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs, traveling and kayaking. Admittedly a Miami Dolphins fan, Christie is a proud supporter of the Portland Timbers and is a volunteer park host with Oregon State Parks.
Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning services, including wills, trusts, special needs trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare advance directives, mental health powers of attorney and pet trusts. Our estate planning services are typically offered for a flat fee.
Estate / Trust Administration
We offer a broad range of estate and trust administration services, including: probate, small estate affidavits, affidavits of heirship, and administration of judicial and non-judicial trusts. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through what can be a difficult and long process.
Property Issues
We offer a range of services to property owners, ranging from consultations and demand letters to representation at hearings. Our services include all facets of ejectments as well as deed drafting and recording.
Guardianship / Conservatorship
In some circumstances, a guardianship and/or conservatorship may be appropriate when a person is unable is manage his/her personal or financial affairs. We can help you decide the best course of action, prepare the requisite legal documents and represent you after appointment, if needed.
Civil Litigation
We have litigated cases in Oregon and Washington, in state and federal court, in the following areas: trusts and estates, guardianship/conservatorship, and property disputes.