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Maret Thatcher Smith

Law Offices of Maret Thatcher Smith • Portland, OR
Estate Planning

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Contact

Email
Phone
(503) 713-6844
Address
312 NW 10th Street, Portland, OR, 97209, US

Professional

About

I got into estate planning law because it’s one of the few legal practices where everyone leaves my office happy. I genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients and being a small part of their family. Before starting my practice, I helped the estate planning clients of Ben Knaupp and Associates and worked as a corporate lawyer for KT Contracting Co., Inc. At Thatcher Smith Law I get to work closely with families and individuals through major life transitions. Whether they’re starting a small business, writing their first will, or dealing with the death of a loved one, I’ve been proud to serve them. I’m here to make sure that your planning – whatever it entails – is done quickly and successfully. The sooner you start thinking about the future, the better you’ll be prepared to deal with it once it’s actually arrived.

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.

Credentials

Education
2010 Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School JD 2007 University of Oregon BA
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2008 Dean's List, Brigham Young University Law School
Publications
2014 Thatcher Smith Law Blog Estate Planning Considerations for Same Sex Couples 2014 Thatcher Smith Law Blog Top 5 Motivations for Estate Planning 2014 Thatcher Smith Law Blog Payback Trusts 2013 Thatcher Smith Law Blog The Dangers of Leaving Your Assets One Family Member
Associations
2014 - Present Oregon Women Lawyers (Portland chapter) Member 2010 - Present Oregon Bar Association Member 2010 - Present Oregon Estate Planning Section Member 2010 - 2012 Committed Partners for Youth Mentor
Speaking
2014 Waddell Reed Portland Monthly Meeting Basic Estate Planning for Financial Planners 2014 Ankrom Moisan Portland Lunch and Learn The Estate Planning Things you can do...and the Few You Should Not 2012 Estate Planning Issues for the Elderly Estate Planning Issues for the Elderly
Updated: Apr 01, 2026