Brittany Nicot

Brittany Nicot is an Associate at Weatherford Thompson in Albany, Oregon, where her practice focuses on estate planning and probate. She assists individual clients with planning for the transfer and administration of assets and with legal processes that arise after a death. Her work fits within the firm’s broader trusts and estates practice, which includes wills, trusts, estate administration, and related agreements and planning structures designed to address family and property goals.

Brittany earned a B.A. from the University of California, Riverside in 2012 after completing her undergraduate studies in Psychology. She later earned a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, in 2017. Her psychology background offers perspective on communication and family dynamics, while her legal education provides the foundation for preparing estate documents, analyzing probate requirements, and guiding clients through formal legal processes involving property and beneficiaries.

Brittany moved to Albany in 2021 and joined Weatherford Thompson as an associate attorney in December 2023. Her work includes estate planning and probate matters for clients who need to document their wishes, arrange the management or distribution of assets, or address court-supervised estate administration. She is admitted to Oregon Courts and the U.S. District Courts for Oregon and is a member of the Linn-Benton Bar Associations.

Brittany Nicot brings a focused estate planning and probate practice to Weatherford Thompson’s long-standing Albany office. Her role involves helping clients understand planning choices and the procedures that can follow a death, while keeping the legal work organized around the client’s property and family objectives. Brittany’s Oregon practice, local firm role, and concentration in trusts and estates support practical guidance for individuals and families preparing documents or administering an estate.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Weatherford Thompson P.C.
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Linn-Benton Bar Associations

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Riverside
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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