Kathryn D. Bourn
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Kathryn D. Bourn is a seasoned attorney based in Portland, OR, with over 20 years of experience specializing in estate planning, personal injury, and probate law. Her extensive background equips her to guide families through challenging times, ensuring that their loved ones' final affairs are handled with care and professionalism. Kathryn's expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including probate, trust administration, small estate planning, and accessing transfer-on-death assets. Throughout her career, Kathryn has developed a keen understanding of complex family dynamics, allowing her to craft tailored estate plans that meet the unique needs of each client. Her journey in the legal field began with prosecuting domestic assault cases at the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office. This foundational experience in litigation paved the way for her to establish and operate her own family law and bankruptcy practice in Astoria for 11 years. In 2010, Kathryn co-founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing volunteer advocates for foster children. She served as the inaugural executive director of Columbia County's Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, where she played a pivotal role until 2013. Since then, Kathryn has focused her practice in the Portland metropolitan area, honing her skills in probate, guardianships, conservatorships, trust administration, and estate planning. Her commitment to her clients and community is evident in her comprehensive approach to legal challenges, making her a trusted advocate for individuals and families navigating the intricacies of the legal system. At Brownstein Rask LLP, Kathryn continues to provide exceptional legal support, ensuring that her clients receive the guidance they need during some of life's most difficult moments.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.