Free Estate Planning Workshop
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Free In-Person Workshop
Join Attorney Susan Ford for a free in-person workshop on Estate Planning. Learn how to protect your loved ones, minimize legal complications, and preserve your legacy with a carefully crafted estate plan.
Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Time: 1pm – 2 pm Pacific
Location: Camas Public Library 2nd floor, 625 NE 4th Ave, Camas, WA 98607
Meet Your Host
Hello! I’m Susan L. Ford, founder of Res Nova Law and your trusted business and estate planning attorney. With 25+ years of experience, I’m dedicated to providing big-firm expertise with personalized attention to help you protect your business, legacy, and loved ones.
My mission is to keep you out of court by guiding you through smart legal strategies that safeguard your future, resolve disputes, and ensure peace of mind. Let’s build a secure foundation for your success—today and for generations to come.
Workshop Topics
Estate Planning is crucial for everyone. Learn how to protect your assets, secure your family’s future, and ensure your wishes are carried out with our expert guidance, covering key topics such as:
How to protect your family, business and assets from unexpected circumstances.
The difference between a Will and a Trust, and which one is right for your situation.
Why estate planning is crucial for every stage of life, not just retirement.
How to prepare for the future and ensure your wishes are honored.
A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets distributed after death and goes through probate court. A trust, on the other hand, is a legal arrangement where assets are held by a trustee for beneficiaries.
Trusts can help avoid probate, provide privacy, and offer more control over when and how assets are distributed. We can help you determine which option—or combination—best fits your situation.
It’s never too early to create an estate plan. Major life events—getting married, having children, buying a home, or starting a business—are ideal times to begin planning.
Even young, healthy individuals benefit from having basic documents like a will, healthcare directive, and power of attorney in place. These ensure your wishes are known if something unexpected happens.
Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing assets after death. It can be time-consuming, expensive, and public. In Oregon, probate typically takes 6-12 months or longer.
Common strategies to avoid probate include creating a revocable living trust, using beneficiary designations on accounts, and holding property in joint tenancy. We can help you implement the right approach for your estate.
A comprehensive estate plan typically includes: a will or trust (or both), a durable power of attorney for finances, a healthcare power of attorney, and an advance directive (living will).
Depending on your situation, you may also need documents like a HIPAA authorization, guardianship nominations for minor children, or a business succession plan.
We recommend reviewing your estate plan every 3-5 years, or whenever you experience a major life change such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, significant change in assets, or moving to a new state.
Changes in tax laws can also impact your plan. At Res Nova Law, we’re here to help you keep your estate plan current and aligned with your goals.