Michael J Edgel
Edgel Law Group • West Linn, OR
ProbateElder Law & Long-Term CareEstate PlanningGeneral PracticePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(503) 683-7906
Address
1800 Blankenship Road, West Linn, OR, 97068, US
Professional
About
My practice emphasizes elder law and long-term care planning, general estate planning, special needs trusts and settlement planning, and the related areas of probate/trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships. Prior to attending law school, I gained experience working with seniors and people with disabilities while earning a master’s degree in social work. During law school, I added a financial perspective to my background working as a securities broker for Charles Schwab, Inc. Upon graduation, I clerked for the Honorable C. Jean Stewart, Judge of the Denver Probate Court. As an attorney, I draw on my background, representing seniors, people with disabilities, and their families on a range of planning, administration, and crisis-management issues. I have authored numerous articles and continuing legal education materials, and I frequently speak to attorneys, financial professionals, and caregivers on topics of interest to seniors and people with disabilities. I am fluent in Spanish and have served as an interpreter in various settings, including Colorado Courts.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2002 University of Denver College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998 New Mexico State University MSW 1995 Brigham Young University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English | Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2011 Oregon State Bar CLE publication Special Needs Trust Basics: Testamentary Trusts and Payback Trusts 2011 Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Sea Change or Status Quo for Resolution of Medicaid Liens 2010 Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Medicaid Estate Recovery in Oregon 2009 Oregon State Bar CLE publication Understanding Medicaid and Long Term Care 2007 Oregon State Bar CLE publication Changes and Trends in Oregon Medicaid Rules and Policies
Associations
2004 - Present Oregon State Bar Member 2004 - Present Oregon State Bar, Elder Law Section Member 2004 - Present Oregon State Bar, Estate Planning & Administration Section Member 2002 - 2004 Colorado Bar Association Member
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Updated: Jun 18, 2026