Joel T. Smith

Joel T. Smith is an attorney at Cascadia Estate Planning who focuses on helping individuals and families prepare thoughtful estate plans. His work centers on creating clear legal documents that reflect each client’s wishes, protect their loved ones, and reduce the risk of confusion, conflict, and unnecessary legal challenges.

Joel earned his undergraduate degree with honors from the California State University, Los Angeles. He later earned his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2015, where he also completed certificates in estate planning and tax law to deepen his focus on these areas.

During law school, Joel gained valuable experience by apprenticing with a local estate planner. This early training allowed him to see how detailed planning and carefully written documents can make a major difference for families when legal and financial decisions must be handled after a loss.

Joel focuses on ensuring that every estate plan clearly expresses the client’s intentions. By listening carefully and designing detailed plans, he ensures each client’s voice is reflected in their legal documents and that their wishes are clearly understood when the time comes.

Joel is committed to guiding clients through complex legal matters with clarity and care. His practice includes creating personalized estate plans and providing steady, practical support to families through the legal process of estate administration and probate.

Joel is a member of the Oregon State Bar Association, the Lane County Bar Association, and WealthCounsel, a national organization dedicated to providing advanced estate planning techniques and professional collaboration for attorneys working in this area of law.

Joel T. Smith continues to focus on building clear, thoughtful estate plans that help clients protect their families and preserve their wishes. Through careful planning and guidance, he works to ensure each client’s legal plan is prepared to serve them and their loved ones well.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cascadia Estate Planning
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Lane County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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