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Penny J. Godwin

Paralegal

T 503.778.5422 Portland
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Penny Godwin joined the firm in early 2016 with more than 25 years of experience as a tax, trusts, and estates paralegal. She has a wide range of experience in the areas of estate-planning document drafting, probate and trust administration, and estate tax return preparation. Penny finds it rewarding to assist our clients through the often-sensitive territory of probate and trust administration after the loss of a loved one.

Penny's areas of focus include:

  • Compiles information and prepares federal estate and various state inheritance and estate tax returns for attorney review.
  • Assists in all aspects of trust and estate administration, including:
    • Preparation of probate pleadings
    • Drafting estate planning documents
    • Preparation of transfer documents to distribute estate assets and/or fund trusts
    • Meeting with attorneys, clients, and third parties to facilitate administration of estates and trusts
    • Obtaining valuation information, preparation of accountings, and distribution schedules
    • Handling creditor’s claims
  • Research related to estate tax and probate matters, including obtaining real property information, stock valuations, life insurance and brokerage account information and valuation.

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Oregon Paralegal Association
    • American Mensa LTD
    • American Civil Liberties Union
    • Southern Poverty Law Center
    • National Wildlife Federation
    • ASPCA
    • Oregon Humane Society

Background

    • Tax & Probate Paralegal, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, 1986-2015
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