Bend, Oregon

Estate Planning Attorney

James C. Bartholomew

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Fair Flat Rates • Custom-Tailored Solutions • Responsive Service

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Wills, Trusts, & Living Wills

You want to provide for your loved ones and preserve your voice. Bend, Oregon estate planning attorney James C. Bartholomew will listen to your story and create a comprehensive plan that addresses your unique needs.

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Tax Advice
Estate & Gift Tax

Tax advice can be more than just spotting deductions. Through a collaborative dialogue, Bend, Oregon estate planning attorney James C. Bartholomew will help you structure your estate plan to maximize your tax savings.

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Estate Administration
Probate & Trust Administration

Whether your loved one had a trust, a will, or neither, Bend, Oregon estate planning attorney James C. Bartholomew will guide you through the entire process, putting thought and care into addressing your unique legal needs.

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Exceptional Service

Bend, Oregon estate planning attorney James C. Bartholomew will provide you with exceptional service and peace of mind by pairing agreed-upon fair rates with custom-tailored solutions and responsive collaboration.

James C BartholomewReviewsout of 6 reviews
❝My wife and I feel very fortunate to have found James. It was a pleasure working with him and he did an outstanding job of guiding us through the issues associated with updating our trust. [W]e highly recommend him to anyone dealing with estate planning issues.❞
Chris & Mary C.
❝James was very thorough, clear and professional. [He] was very prompt in replying to our questions and answered each one in a manner that was easy to understand. We would highly recommend the Law Office of James Bartholomew to anyone in need of Estate Planning.❞
Craig & Jeanni S.
❝James took time to understand our needs, asked plenty of questions and was quite thorough in explaining the various components of our plan. He was always available during the process. We are very pleased and highly recommend James if you are looking to update your plan.❞
David & Claire L.
❝James was fantastic. He knows his business. He makes his own appointments, communicates very well, answers all your questions without rushing you and delivers a quality product including a document binder and PDF files. I highly recommend James. Hire him.❞
Roger & Teresa W.
❝[James] understood our wishes and desires and explained any and all alternatives in language that was clear to us. Extremely knowledgeable and thorough and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone that is ready to begin the planning process. Very happy clients!❞
Fred & Deb L.

About us

Focusing exclusively on Estate Planning & Administration, Bartholomew Law LLC helps Central Oregonians achieve their goals through custom-tailored legal tools. Whether you would like a lawyer to assist you in drafting a will or establishing a trust, Bend, Oregon estate planning attorney James C. Bartholomew will guide you through the process by incorporating your specific needs and ideas into a comprehensive plan that leverages federal, state, and tax law to your advantage. Utilizing a collaborative dialogue fostered through responsive service, James will develop custom-tailored solutions that help you achieve your goals while ensuring your wishes and interests are protected.

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Local Moments

A well crafted estate plan offers you peace of mind by ensuring your loved ones are provided for and preserving your voice. Whenever you need a little extra peace of mind, please enjoy these videos of moments of beauty from all around Central Oregon, including Bend, La Pine, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters, and Sunriver, courtesy of our office staff.

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