Tammi Caress

Tammi Caress is a distinguished trust and estate attorney serving clients in Oregon and Washington. With an extensive legal background and advanced training, Ms. Caress provides exceptional counsel in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and tax strategies. She is one of the few attorneys in the region to hold an LL.M. in estate planning, a specialized legal Master’s degree earned from the University of Miami Law School. She holds a Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Washington State University.

Ms. Caress deeply understands complex estate and trust matters, including special needs and charitable trusts, estate and gift taxes, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Her practice is known for addressing intricate family and financial concerns, tailoring solutions to fit each client’s unique goals. In addition, Ms. Caress assists clients in planning for their pets, demonstrating a compassionate approach to comprehensive estate planning.

Beginning her career in New Mexico, Ms. Caress honed her trust and estate law expertise before returning to the Pacific Northwest, where she continues to make a significant impact. She is highly sought after for her knowledge, as evidenced by her numerous speaking engagements, including presentations for the Oregon Association of Tax Consultants, Morgan Stanley, the National Business Institute, and more. Her topics range from estate planning basics to addressing probate pitfalls and advanced tax considerations.

Ms. Caress is a licensed attorney in Oregon and Washington and an active member of the Oregon State Bar, Washington State Bar, and Multnomah Bar Association. She is deeply committed to the legal profession, serving with organizations such as the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation and Legacy Health’s Allied Professionals Council to advance professional excellence, community service, and diversity in the law.

Committed to making a difference, Ms. Caress also contributes her time to pro bono work, including programs like Wills for Heroes. With her advanced legal training and client-focused approach, Tammi Caress is a trusted advocate for those navigating the complexities of estate planning and administration.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Owner, Caress Law, PC
• Member, Washington State Bar
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Washington

Education

• University of Miami Law School
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Boston’s New England School of Law
  Juris Degree (JD)
• Washington State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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